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Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

Cultural Context

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic American comfort food, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch. The addition of caramelized onions adds a sweet and savory depth to the dish, making it a popular choice for those seeking a hearty start to their day. This dish reflects the American penchant for combining simple ingredients into satisfying meals, often served in casual settings.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 oz comte cheese
4 oz Pepper Jack cheese
4 oz American cheese
4 oz Monterey Jack cheese
2 oz Parmesano Regiano cheese
4 large eggs
1 cup caramelized onions
8 slices thick sliced sourdough bread
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and lower in saturated fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Crack eggs into a bowl and add a quarter to half teaspoon of salt. Whisk until mixed.

2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter.

3

Once the butter has melted, add the scrambled eggs and stir gently until cooked to a medium curd.

4

Turn off the heat when the eggs are cooked.

5

Prepare the sandwich by spreading softened butter on the outside of the sourdough bread.

6

Layer a variety of cheeses on one slice of bread, including Monterey Jack, Comte, American cheese, and a sprinkling of Parmesano Regiano.

7

Add caramelized onions on top of the cheese, followed by the scrambled eggs.

8

Preheat the same non-stick skillet used for the eggs over medium heat without additional oil or butter.

9

Carefully place the sandwich in the skillet and brown the outside while melting the cheese.

10

Once both sides are toasty and the cheese is melted, remove from the skillet.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedgrilled

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Breakfast Cheese ToastCheesy Onion Sandwich

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