Sharp Cheddar and Apple-Butter Grilled Sandwich with Cider-Braised Onions

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow onions
• 1 cup apple cider
• 4 tbsp butter
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Slice the onions thinly then cook them in a skillet with butter and salt over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
2. 2Pour in the cider and continue cooking until the liquid is fully reduced and the onions are soft and caramelized about 15 minutes more.
3. 3Spread the apple butter on four slices of bread and the dijon mustard on the remaining four slices.
4. 4Layer the cheddar cheese and cider-braised onions between the slices to form sandwiches.
5. 5Melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat and grill each sandwich until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted turning once.
6. 6Cut the sandwiches in half and serve warm.