Comfort Feast: Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
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A delivery of Vermont Farmstead Cheese and a grilled cheese comfort feast in the same week? I was destined to make this gooey sandwich. Inspired by the Alehouse Cheddar (which is pasteurized with Harpoon Ale), I decided that caramelized onions would be the perfect pairing for the slightly boozy cheese. Chuck Hughes' Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions was a great option for a low-key, easy-to-do weeknight sandwich.
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It's hard to imagine that these tear-jerking onions would soon become soft and pungent.
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After about 15 minutes, they start to caramelize and exude an incredible toasted onion smell.
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Thinly slicing or grating the cheddar will help it melt down more evenly. Of course, slices are easier to nibble on while you anxiously await the caramelized onions.
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While Chuck's recipe calls for cooking in a skillet or griddle, I find that the panini press works wonders on grilled cheese.
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The caramelized onions, ale-spiked Cheddar and crispy-on-the-outside bread are a delicious combination. Not pictured: creamy tomato soup.
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