Gruyere and French onion Braai broodjies

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 sweet onion very thinly sliced
• ¼  teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 slices of sourdough bread
• 6 ounces gruyere cheese freshly grated (or sliced!)
• thyme butter for spreading

THYME BUTTER

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Heat a large pot over low heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the onions, thyme and salt, stirring well.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized. This will take a full 30 to 40 minutes – or longer!
3. Heat a braai to a medium heat. Spread the outsides of the bread with the thyme butter.
4. Top one side with the grated cheese, then a spoonful of the caramelized onions. Top with the rest of the cheese and other slice of bread.
5. Repeat with remaining bread and ingredients.
6. Cook the sandwich in the braai until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown. Serve immediately!

THYME BUTTER

1. Stir the ingredients together in a bowl. This keeps great in the fridge!