• 2 teaspoons neutral tasting oil (safflower)
• ½ brown onion, cut into thin slices
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ cup vegan BBQ sauce
• 4 slices GO Veggie! Dairy Free American Flavor Slices
• 1-2 tablespoons vegan butter
• 8 slices organic whole grain bread or sourdough
• 16 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped

Caramelized Onions Instructions:

Heat a large sauté pan over a medium flame.

Add oil and onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add sea salt, pepper, maple syrup and lemon juice.

Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Grilled Cheese Assembly Instructions:

Heat a griddle to medium heat.

Butter each piece bread with vegan butter.

Place bread on griddle and smooth BBQ sauce over 4 slices of bread.

Top each piece bread with 1 slice GO Veggie! Dairy Free American Flavor Slices and then top with caramelized onions and 2 pieces basil.

Enclose with remaining 4 slices bread and grill until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

Serve warm.