Description

You don't need to like French Onion Soup to be a fan of these sandwiches. They are so good and delicious, you can serve them to company.

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 3 T. unsalted butter for the skillet
• salted butter for the bread
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 t. kosher salt
• 1 t. sugar
• 1 t. fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 3 T. beer, white wine or beef stock
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 1/2 c. grated apple smoked gruyere or regular cheese

Steps

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil together. Add onions; stir to coat in the fat; cook undisturbed for 5 minutes.
2. Stir; add in salt, pepper, sugar and thyme; stir; cover; let cook. Stir occasionally until onions are soft and a deep golden in color. Reduce heat if onions are browning too soon.
3. Add in beer; scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet; remove pan from the heat.