ULTIMATE GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE

I’ve been wanting to get this recipe on the blog for a while now… but every single time I would make it… ummmm, let’s just say it wasn’t able to be photographed, since it was in my mouth lol.  But I FINALLY got it!  Let me just tell you, this is quite possibly the best sandwich I’ve ever made.  There’s nothing more satisfying and comforting than a crunchy, gooey, melty grilled cheese!

If you really want to kick this gourmet grilled cheese up a notch or two… add some prosciutto slices or crispy bacon.  Talk about pure heaven!!
Check out the notes section below the recipe for a secret trick to make sure you have the perfect melted cheese 🙂
I hope you all try this ultimate gourmet grilled cheese, I know you’ll just love it!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices good quality bread I used thick cut Artisan bread
• Mayonnaise for spreading
• 12 oz Gruyere cheese sliced thinly OR grated, at room temperature
• 6 oz White cheddar cheese sliced thinly OR grated, at room temperature
• 4 slices thin Muenster cheese at room temperature
• 2 yellow onions diced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme minced
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary minced, divided
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp butter divided
• 1 Tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add 1 1/2 Tbsp butter and olive oil to a skillet and heat over MED-LOW heat. Add diced onions, salt, pepper, fresh thyme and 1 tsp of fresh rosemary to the hot skillet and saute, stirring often, until onions are soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir brown sugar into the onions and cook another minute.
3. Transfer onions to a plate.
4. Spread one side of two pieces of bread with a little bit of mayonnaise.
5. To the same skillet, add remaining butter and rosemary, and heat over MED heat. Swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet with the melted butter.
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for full instruction please see : www.thechunkychef.com

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