Crispy Onion Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

A decadent twist featuring golden crispy fried onions between layers of gooey melted cheese and toasted bread.

# What You Need:

→ Crispy Onions

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# How to Make It:

01 - Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow bowl. Place buttermilk in a separate bowl for dipping.
02 - Dip onion slices in buttermilk, then dredge through the flour mixture. Shake off excess coating before frying.
03 - Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onions in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place two slices butter-side down on your work surface.
05 - Distribute half the cheddar and mozzarella over each slice. Top with crispy fried onions, then remaining cheese. Cover with second bread slice, butter-side up.
06 - Cook on a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Press gently until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
07 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, cut diagonally, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The contrast between the crispy, seasoned onions and gooey cheese creates a texture paradise your regular grilled cheese has been missing all along.
  • Its secretly impressive enough for guests but requires ingredients you probably already have hiding in your pantry.
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  • Letting the crispy onions cool completely before assembling prevents the steam from softening their crunch factor.
  • Pressing the sandwich gently with your spatula creates better cheese-to-bread contact for even melting without squishing out all the filling.
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  • The ideal bread thickness is just under half an inch, any thicker and your cheese wont melt properly before the outside burns.
  • Adding a tiny pinch of baking soda to your onion dredge creates even crispier results through some kitchen science magic I discovered through pure accident.
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