French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

Onion Soup Paste

Adapted from Octaphilosophy by André Chiang.

1. Butter, unsalted, 50g
2. Onions, sliced, 4
3. Flour, 10g
4. Beef stock, 1l
5. Salt, to taste
6. Pepper, to taste

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

1. Bread/baguettes
2. Cheese

Instructions

Onion Soup Paste

1. In a pan, heat butter at medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and sauté for 5 min until tender.
3. Stir in salt, pepper and flour.
4. Reduce to medium heat and sauté for 5 min until the onion is golden brown.
5. Stir in beef stock and cook for 1 min.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Cover, reduce to low heat and simmer for 2h.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

1. Brush the onion soup paste onto the bread generously.
2. Layer cheese on top of bread.
3. Toast the bread until crisp and golden, and the cheese has melted.