Sweet And Spicy Caramelized Onion Bbq Grilled Cheese Recipe

Elevate your grilled cheese game with this mouthwatering recipe! Sweet caramelized onions, tangy BBQ sauce, and a melty blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheeses create a flavor explosion between perfectly toasted bread slices. Inspired by Ring Finger Tan Line's blog, this recipe is a must-try for BBQ and grilled cheese lovers.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 319.9 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet And Spicy Caramelized Onion Bbq Grilled Cheese

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How to Make Sweet And Spicy Caramelized Onion Bbq Grilled Cheese

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and sweet, about 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  3. Remove the caramelized onions from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each of 4 slices of bread.
  5. Evenly divide 1/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce among 2 slices of bread, spreading it on the unbuttered side.
  6. Top the BBQ sauce with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Divide the caramelized onions evenly between the two sandwiches.
  8. Top with 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese.
  9. Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing out.
  10. Cook the sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat, two at a time, for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra melty cheese, cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute of cooking or use a heavy skillet on top to press down.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

83g

Carbs

2g