Nothing beats a simple melted butter topping for that first slice of bread when it is fresh from the oven! After that fresh bread euphoria wears off though, it is time to get down to using the bread a little more creatively and I already had a few ideas for my load of (Grimbergen Dubbel) beer bread . I had come across the idea of a beer bread caramelized onion grilled cheese sandwich on Honest Fare a while ago and I immediately knew that it would be a winner. You really can’t go wrong with combining sweet, slowly caramelized onions with melted cheese and wrapping it all up in light, crispy and buttery bread. If that bread just happens to be a beer bread then that grilled cheese sandwich is just over the top good! This sandwiches flavours are rounded off with a hit of Worcestershire sauce that is added to the onions and some mustard for a bit of tang. I did change one thing and that was to use a yeast based beer bread rather than a quick bread as I figured that it would hold together better when used in a sandwich. All of the flavours in this sandwich certainly work well together and the final result is one tasty sandwich! My dilemma now is, do I enjoy a few more of these sandwiches or try some new ones?
Beer Bread Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (a vegetarian one for vegetarian)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 slices beer bread
- 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat.
- Add the onions and saute until the onions are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the water and cook until the onions caramelize and turn golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. Make sure to stir continuously to ensure that the onions do not burn.
- Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Assemble sandwich and grill over medium-low heat until the cheese has melted and the sandwich turns golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
vanillasugar says
sweet jesus.
kevin
i know i know, i say the same thing everytime but holy shit.
Jennifer and Jaclyn @ sketch-free vegan says
This sandwich is redonkulous. If only I could eat cheese….
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
That looks ridiculously good.
Cupcake says
Man Kevin, your pic is killing my attempt to diet LOL! Looks amazing! Love your recipes by the way! I used to visit Epicurious for new recipes, but your blog is my "Go To" now 🙂
honeymoderncafe says
That looks amazing! I can barely look at your blog, everything is so delicious looking.
The Galley Gourmet says
Beer, cheese, onions, and bread–yes, please!!
Food Frenzy says
That's my kind of sandwich. If it's not messy, it's not worth eating.
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Sheila says
this. looks. divine.
Claudie says
This looks phenomenal. I really don't know how you manage to come up with such great meals every single time.
Twin Tables says
Good God! It is late…and I am finding my way to the kitchen. You owe me a gym visit!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
OMG, this sandwich looks devilishly good!
Cheers,
Rosa
Joanne says
This is definitely one of the more gorgeous grilled cheeses that I've ever seen. I could think of a better filling for that beer bread.
Anonymous says
These look so so good!
Bianca says
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW! I could eat a hundred of those!
Bianca says
WOW! I want one!
xeyedmary says
Excuse me whilst I sponge the drool off my keyboard…..
you make the BEST stuff! Spectacularly tempting photos!
Anna @ Tiny Kitchen Creations says
I am drooling. Oh my goodness. I must have… mmmm.
Mrs. Stranded says
I was a big fan of just the idea beer now. A beer bread grilled cheese sandwich – even better!
Nina Timm says
The drool factor of your photos ahve improve so much and literally every post, makes me want to make that now!!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
Good lord man, have you no mercy? no compassion for those who are hours away from dinner? seriously?
The Food Hound says
Oh my gosh, that PICTURE says it all! Melty, creamy, buttery, rich- unbelievable!
Rosy says
That looks truly decadent.
Cindy says
Mmm looks sooo good! All your recipes look delicious. I love finding good Canadian blogs – I'm from Toronto too!
Alicia says
Grilled cheese is my #1 comfort food. This looks increbile!!!
Kimberly says
This looks so gooey and fattening and beyond delicious. I can't NOT try it! Besides, everything is better on beer berad!
Pam says
Now that is a sandwich! Nicely done Kevin.
Matt says
That looks fantastic! I tried this recipe for lunch today and it's honestly the best grilled cheese sandwich of my life! I haven't gotten around to making beer bread yet, but it was on a tasty whole wheat bread I get at Trader Joes.
Taylor says
Glad to see you enjoy beer bread as much as I do! Sandwich looks delicious!
Vivian says
Wow, new meaning to grilled cheese……
and i thought my chili hot pot was unique…ha ha. that's nothing compared to this you have here.
😀 looks tasty…will check ur blog from time to time!
cheers,
vivian…who blogs fusion japanese/western at her home in japan.
Sonja says
Oh my goodness…these were so good! I wasn't about to wait until I made beer bread, so I used a rosemary loaf from Costco, and it was terrific. I will definitely be checking out your other grilled cheeses. Your blog + my pregnancy= a very happy baby mama!
Renee Julia says
Oh God, does this one speak to me! I'm getting ready to go home for the day and I think I know what's for dinner now (or at the very least a late-night snack!) Awesome picture!
tricks and tips says
Wow, new meaning to grilled cheese……
and i thought my chili hot pot was unique…ha ha. that's nothing compared to this you have here.