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Grilled cheese on a white plate next to a stripe cloth, and additional ingredients scattered around.
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese

This gourmet grilled cheese with caramelized onions, herb mayo, Gruyere, and Gouda is the ultimate comfort food!
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 1222kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 Tbsp softened butter
  • 2 Tbsp caramelized onions store bought or homemade
  • 2 slices gruyere cheese
  • ½ cup arugula leaves roughly chopped (or baby arugula)
  • 2 slices gouda cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes to serve
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine the mayonnaise, parsley, and dried oregano in a small bow and set it aside.
    Ingredients for Herbed Mayo in Bowl
  • Butter the outside of the slices of sourdough bread.
    Slices of Bread for Gourmet Grilled Cheese
  • Assemble the sandwich by layering the herbed mayo, caramelized onions, gruyere, arugula, and gouda between the non-buttered sides of the bread.
    More Cheese Added to Sandwich
  • Place the sandwich buttered side down in a non-stick frying pan and place over medium-low heat. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
    Flipped Grilled Cheese in Pan
  • Serve alongside cherry tomatoes or a simple salad, and enjoy!
    Grilled cheese on a white plate next to a stripe cloth, and additional ingredients scattered around.

Nutrition

Calories: 1222kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 2039mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2229IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 1106mg | Iron: 7mg