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Slow Cooker Beer Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Onions

  • 2 sweet white onions Walla Walla, Maui, Vidalia
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup beer*
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Sandwiches

  • 1 French baguette sliced on the bias
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar sliced
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • Butter for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the onions.
  • Add the onions, butter, brown sugar, beer and salt to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until soft and dark. Stir occasionally, if possible.
  • Use the onions immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread. Add a few slices of cheese to the non-buttered side, top with a tablespoon or two of the caramelized onions, a few teaspoons of goat cheese, then more slices of cheddar. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
  • Cook in a pan over medium high heat until cheese has melted and butter is golden brown. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a darker, malty beer. A brown ale, stout, porter or Belgian ale will work really well.