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Beer Bread Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[heart_this] · Mar 3, 2011 · 32 Comments

Beer Bread Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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

Beer Bread Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 1
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
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat.
  2. Add the onions and saute until the onions are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  5. 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.
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Comments

  1. vanillasugar says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:53 am

    sweet jesus.
    kevin
    i know i know, i say the same thing everytime but holy shit.

    Reply
  2. Jennifer and Jaclyn @ sketch-free vegan says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:59 am

    This sandwich is redonkulous. If only I could eat cheese….

    Reply
  3. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:02 am

    That looks ridiculously good.

    Reply
  4. Cupcake says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:05 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  5. honeymoderncafe says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:25 am

    That looks amazing! I can barely look at your blog, everything is so delicious looking.

    Reply
  6. The Galley Gourmet says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:55 am

    Beer, cheese, onions, and bread–yes, please!!

    Reply
  7. Food Frenzy says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:23 am

    That's my kind of sandwich. If it's not messy, it's not worth eating.

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  8. Sheila says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:18 am

    this. looks. divine.

    Reply
  9. Claudie says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:22 am

    This looks phenomenal. I really don't know how you manage to come up with such great meals every single time.

    Reply
  10. Twin Tables says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:54 am

    Good God! It is late…and I am finding my way to the kitchen. You owe me a gym visit!

    Reply
  11. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:29 am

    OMG, this sandwich looks devilishly good!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  12. Joanne says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:17 am

    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.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:32 am

    These look so so good!

    Reply
  14. Bianca says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW! I could eat a hundred of those!

    Reply
  15. Bianca says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    WOW! I want one!

    Reply
  16. xeyedmary says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    Excuse me whilst I sponge the drool off my keyboard…..
    you make the BEST stuff! Spectacularly tempting photos!

    Reply
  17. Anna @ Tiny Kitchen Creations says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I am drooling. Oh my goodness. I must have… mmmm.

    Reply
  18. Mrs. Stranded says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I was a big fan of just the idea beer now. A beer bread grilled cheese sandwich – even better!

    Reply
  19. Nina Timm says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    The drool factor of your photos ahve improve so much and literally every post, makes me want to make that now!!

    Reply
  20. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:40 am

    Good lord man, have you no mercy? no compassion for those who are hours away from dinner? seriously?

    Reply
  21. The Food Hound says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:29 am

    Oh my gosh, that PICTURE says it all! Melty, creamy, buttery, rich- unbelievable!

    Reply
  22. Rosy says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:59 am

    That looks truly decadent.

    Reply
  23. Cindy says

    March 4, 2011 at 5:16 am

    Mmm looks sooo good! All your recipes look delicious. I love finding good Canadian blogs – I'm from Toronto too!

    Reply
  24. Alicia says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    Grilled cheese is my #1 comfort food. This looks increbile!!!

    Reply
  25. Kimberly says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    This looks so gooey and fattening and beyond delicious. I can't NOT try it! Besides, everything is better on beer berad!

    Reply
  26. Pam says

    March 4, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Now that is a sandwich! Nicely done Kevin.

    Reply
  27. Matt says

    March 5, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    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.

    Reply
  28. Taylor says

    March 8, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Glad to see you enjoy beer bread as much as I do! Sandwich looks delicious!

    Reply
  29. Vivian says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
  30. Sonja says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:19 am

    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!

    Reply
  31. Renee Julia says

    March 29, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    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!

    Reply
  32. tricks and tips says

    December 15, 2016 at 6:50 am

    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.

    Reply

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