Smoked Cheddar, Caramelized Onion & Apple Grilled Cheese

By franny-2

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• Pinches of granulated sugar
• 4 to 6 slices walnut or raisin walnut bread
• 4 oz (125 g) Ontario smoked or regular cheddar,
• thinly sliced
• ½ tart apple, such as Spy or Granny Smith,
• thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In a large frying pan, melt 4 tsp (20 mL) butter over medium-high heat. Once it starts to sizzle, add onion, salt and sugar. Stir just until onion starts to soften, a couple of minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until a deep golden colour, about 10 minutes.

2. Spread remaining butter over 1 side of each slice of bread (walnut bread tends to be small so you may have enough for 3 sandwiches). Place half the cheddar on 2 or 3 slices. Top with onions (you will have leftover) then apple. Finish with remaining cheddar and bread, butter-side out.

3. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches to pan. Cook until cheese is melted and bread slices are golden, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Press with spatula to help sandwiches stick together better.