Name: Caramelized Onion and Kale Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 Leaves Kale (stems removed); 2 Tsp Olive oil; 1 White onion (cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices); To taste Salt & pepper; 4 Slices Multigrain bread; 2 Tbs Butter; 6 Ounces Cheese (sliced, we used hot pepper jack)

Caramelized Onion and Kale Grilled Cheese

A great twist to the all time favorite grilled cheese sandwich. This is delicously perfect when served in combination with our Roasted Tomato Soup recipe.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 2

Ingredients

8 Leaves Kale stems removed
2 Tsp Olive oil
1 White onion cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
To taste Salt & pepper
4 Slices Multigrain bread
2 Tbs Butter
6 Ounces Cheese sliced, we used hot pepper jack

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and gather your ingredients together.
Bring a small pot of water to boil and add the kale.
Remove from heat, allow to stand for 4 minutes or until kale is bright green.
Rinse kale under cold water to cool then pat leaves dry and coarsely chop.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
Add the sliced onion and cook until it caramelizes, about 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
For the sandwich, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly coat one side of each slice of bread with butter and put two pieces of bread buttered side down in the pan.
Top with cheese, kale, and onion mixture, salt & pepper to taste.
Put the remaining two slices on top, with the buttered sides facing out, and brow on both sides.
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake the sandwiches at 300° for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe compliments our Roasted Tomato Soup.