Description
A warm, gooey, and comforting Cheese and Onion Sandwich with golden toasted bread, melted cheese, and caramelized onions. Perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy snack that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- Bread slices: 4 slices, fresh or slightly day-old
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup shredded
- Mozzarella cheese: ½ cup shredded
- Onion: 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, soft for spreading
- Salt: A pinch
- Black pepper: A dash
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the sliced onions in olive oil with a pinch of salt until golden and soft.
- Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
- Place one slice butter-side down on the skillet, layer with cheeses and sautéed onions, then top with another slice butter-side up.
- Grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, rest for a minute, and slice diagonally.
- Serve warm with chips or soup.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for the best balance of flavor and stretch.
- Cook on medium heat to ensure even melting and crisp texture.
- Try adding herbs or a dash of garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheese sandwich, onion sandwich, easy sandwich, vegetarian snack, quick lunch