Grilled Cheese and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches

Categories: sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 medium onions (1lb. total), cut into halves vertically and then thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 slices rye bread
• 4 slices (about 1oz. each) Swiss or White Cheddar cheese
• 4 tsp. butter, softened

Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until browned and tender.
2. Spread about 1/4 cup onions on each of 2 slices of bread. Cover with cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread half the butter on top slices of bread. Grill sandwiches 5 to 20 minutes per side, until golden brown. Cover pan during last 2 minutes of cooking to melt cheese.

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