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French Grilled Cheese with Brie, Walnuts, Caramelized Onions, and Arugula

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A gourmet take on the classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring creamy Brie, crunchy walnuts, sweet caramelized onions, and fresh arugula.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 slices of bread
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • A pinch of sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • 4-6 slices of brie cheese
  • A handful of arugula (rocket)
  • A small handful of walnuts

Instructions

  1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  4. On the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, layer the brie cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, and walnuts.
  5. Place the other slice of bread on top, butter side up.
  6. Grill the sandwich in a pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve immediately, warm.

Notes

For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute brie with vegan cheese and walnuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds. For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or paprika.

  • Author: beatrice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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