Prep

17 min
Total

52 min
Serving

4

Ham and Caramelised Onion Grilled Cheese

Name: Ham and Caramelised Onion Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 17 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 white medium onions, peeled; 15 mL (1 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil; Pinch dry thyme or 1 branch fresh thyme; 1 mL (1/4 tsp) white sugar; 125 mL (1/2 cup) water; 10 mL (2 tsp) white wine vinegar; 8 slices crusty whole wheat, thickly sliced bread; 45 mL (3 tbsp) Dijon mustard; 225 g (1/2 lb) sliced ham; 12 slices Armstrong Extra Old Cheddar Cheese, sliced (1/2”, 1cm); 45 mL (3 tbsp) salted butter

Who doesn't love caramelized onions? Especially in a ham and caramelized onion grilled cheese sandwich, where the slight tartness is a perfect complement to our bold Extra Old Cheddar Cheese. This quick-to-prepare recipe is sure to become one of your classics.

Ingredients

2 white medium onions, peeled
15 mL (1 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
Pinch dry thyme or 1 branch fresh thyme
1 mL (1/4 tsp) white sugar
125 mL (1/2 cup) water
10 mL (2 tsp) white wine vinegar
8 slices crusty whole wheat, thickly sliced bread
45 mL (3 tbsp) Dijon mustard
225 g (1/2 lb) sliced ham
12 slices Armstrong Extra Old Cheddar Cheese, sliced (1/2”, 1cm)
45 mL (3 tbsp) salted butter

Directions

Slice onions 1/2 cm (1/4” thick). In a frying pan on medium-high heat fry the onions in olive oil for 2 min. Add thyme and sugar. Continue frying, stirring often for 15 minutes, until golden. Add water and cook until evaporated. Add vinegar, stir and cool.
Cut cheddar in 12 slices.
Spread 4 slices of bread with mustard. Divide the ham, Armstrong Extra Old Cheddar Cheese, and onions between the slices. Top with more bread, spread top of each sandwich with 5 mL (1 tsp) butter.
In a large frying pan on medium-low heat fry 2 sandwiches butter side down for 4 minutes, until golden. Spread top of each sandwich with 5 mL (1 tsp) butter, flip and cook another 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve.

*Serve with a bowl of soup to make a comforting and delicious lunch. Try adding sliced tomatoes or pickles to the sandwiches before cooking.

Ham and Caramelised Onion Grilled Cheese

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