Caramelized onions combine with vegan cheese to create a melty, fragrant, sweet combination that's perfect as the filling for this twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.
Course Main Course
Keyword Vegan French Onion Grilled Cheese, Vegan Grilled Cheese with Carmalized Onions
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
2tbspvegan butter (recommend Country Crock Plant Butter)
1largeyellow or Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
Kosher or sea salt and ground black pepper
1tspbalsamic vinegar
2ozvegan smoked Gouda, shredded in food processor
2slices bread
Instructions
In a medium skillet over med-high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add the onions along with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the onions are softened, about 3-4 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to med-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are deep golden brown and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Add small splashes of water periodically to keep the onions from sticking and burning.
Once the onions are done, add in the balsamic vinegar; stir and cook for one minute longer.
Transfer the onions to a bowl. Add the shredded cheese to the onions and stir. Cover with a towel and let sit for 5 minutes so the cheese will melt from the heat of the onions. Uncover and stir.
Pile the cheese/onion mixture onto one slice of bread evening out the mixture, cover with the other slice of bread and press down gently.
Wipe out the skillet and add 1/2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the sandwich and cook until the bottom turns golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp butter, flip the sandwich, press slightly and cook until the other side is golden brown, another 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!