French Dip Grilled Cheese Recipe

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French Dip Grilled Cheese Recipe

A comforting and interactive French Dip Grilled Cheese Recipe that combines the flavors of a classic French dip sandwich with the crispy, gooey satisfaction of a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb Deli Roast Beef thinly sliced
8 slices Provolone Cheese
8 slices White Bread or Sourdough thick slices
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened

The Flavor Makers

1 cup Caramelized Onions sautéed low and slow
1 clove Garlic minced fine
2 cups Beef Broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 sprig Thyme fresh

Optional Additions

1 cup French Fried Onions optional
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
1 tbsp Chives chopped, optional

Equipment

skillet,
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
- Spatula

Method

Prepare the Au Jus

Sauté the Onions

Butter the Bread

Layer the Cheese and Beef

Grill to Perfection

The Final Flip

Serve and Dip

Notes

For a vegetarian alternative, you can create a cheesy French dip style sandwich using sautéed portobello mushrooms instead of roast beef. The mushrooms provide a similar meaty texture and soak up the vegetarian broth beautifully.