PARMESAN CRUSTED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH RECIPES

Steps:

• Spread out bread slices and spread each with about 1 T butter.
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese on each slice and press firmly into bread.
• Melt 1/2 stick butter and pour half into large skillet preheated on medium-high.
• Place 4 of the bread slices in skillet, parmesan-crusted side down.
• Arrange 1 slice each of the 3 cheeses on each bread slice and grill undisturbed about 7 minutes. Cheese slices should begin to soften.
• Flip sandwich slices and grill briefly on other side, then set aside.
• Wipe skillet, add remaining melted butter and repeat with remaining bread with cheeses.
• Assemble sandwiches and let sit 3-5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown. Add balsamic vinegar, sugar and salt; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are dark brown. Transfer onions to bowl; cool 10 minutes.
• Spread 2 teaspoons butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, place 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Top each with 2 tablespoons caramelized onions and 1 slice remaining bread, buttered side out. Place Parmesan cheese in shallow dish; carefully press both the buttered sides of each sandwich into Parmesan cheese to make cheese stick to bread.
• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches; cook uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Carefully turn; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until bottoms are golden brown and Cheddar cheese is melted.