Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Pickled Beets
Recipe courtesy of “ Carlsbad Cravings ” Prep time : 60 minutes
Caramelized Onions : 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 large yellow onions , halved , sliced 1 / 4-inch thick 1-2 tablespoons water ( optional ) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 / 8 teaspoon salt 1 / 8 teaspoon pepper 1 / 8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sandwiches : 8 large sourdough slices , 1 / 2-inch thick 1 / 3 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces fresh goat cheese , at room temperature 8 ounces shredded gruyere cheese , at room temperature 1 jar Aunt Nellie ’ s Sliced Pickled Beets ( about 32 beets ) 2 cups baby arugula 2 tablespoons butter , divided 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
To make caramelized onions : In Dutch oven over medium-high heat , melt butter and olive oil . Add onion and cook , stirring occasionally , 5 minutes then reduce heat to medium .
Cook until onions are caramelized and rich , deep golden brown , about 25 minutes , stirring often . Turn heat to medium-low or add water if onions are dry or start to scorch before caramelizing .
Add sugar , balsamic vinegar , salt , pepper and red pepper flakes ; cook 1 minute . Onions should be jammy and darkly caramelized when done . Remove to plate to cool .
To make sandwiches : Spread out bread slices on flat surface . Spread thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice .
Turn four bread slices over and spread goat cheese on plain side . Top goat cheese with gruyere , even layer of beets , caramelized onions and arugula . Top with remaining bread , mayo side out . Secure with toothpicks , if desired .
In large skillet over medium-low heat , melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil . Add two sandwiches , cover and grill until bottom of bread is toasted , about 5-7 minutes , and cheese starts melting , checking often . Flip and cook , uncovered , until cheese is melted and bottom of bread is toasted .
Repeat with remaining sandwiches . n
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