Bacon and Brie Grilled Cheese

By CheeseDiva

This is your favorite recipe from childhood, made better! The crispy salty bacon, ooey gooey brie cheese, and sweet caramelized onions take this grilled cheese from mundane to amazing with very little effort.

Ingredients

• For the caramelized onions
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• for the sandwich
• 3-4 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp
• 4 -5 slices of brie cheese
• 2 slices of bread (we used rye)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from shared.com

Preparation

Step 1

To make the caramelized onions, heat a large frying pan over medium heat then sauté the onions in the olive oil with the salt until soft and golden.

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Add the sugar and vinegar and allow to caramelize. Set aside.

To make the sandwich, butter the bread on both sides then top with the onions, brie cheese and bacon.

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Grill in a hot pan/sandwich press until golden brown and heated through.

Serve immediately (drizzle with balsamic reduction if desired).

Enjoy!

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