Ingredients
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1
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1
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1
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1/4
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1 1/2
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Directions
French Onion Bites, Think of these as the best part of French onion soup minus the broth. This is a recipe I found on Gourmet.com and was posted by Maggie Ruggiero, These came out great. used red wine like I normally do in French onion soup. A keeper!, What a great idea & wonderful recipe! I know I’ll be using the recipe again. I served this for lunch with a salad. It’s like the best part of french onion soup! Made for 2015 Culinary Quest.
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Steps
1
Done
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Preheat Oven to 375 F With Rack in Middle. |
2
Done
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Arrange Slices on a Large Baking Sheet and Bake in Oven Until Golden, About 6-8 Minutes. Let Cool. |
3
Done
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Meanwhile, Heat Butter and Oil in a 10-Inch Heavy Skillet Over Medium Heat Until Butter Is Melted, Then Cook Onion, Garlic, Bay Leaf, and Thyme With 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper, Covered, Stirring Occasionally, 10 Minutes. |
4
Done
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Uncover Skillet and Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until Deep Golden, About 10 to 15 Minutes More. Add Wine and Cook Until Entirely Evaporated, 1 to 2 Minutes. Discard Garlic Clove, Bay Leaf, and Thyme. Transfer to a Small Bowl and Keep Warm, Covered. |
5
Done
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Preheat Broiler. |
6
Done
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Arrange Toasts on a Large Baking Sheet, Then Top Each With a Rounded Teaspoon of Caramelized Onions and Sprinkle Generously With Shredded Gruyere. Broil 3- to 4-Inches from Heat Until Cheese Is Melted, 1 to 2 Minutes Watch Carefully. |
7
Done
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Steps That Can Be Done Ahead of Time: |
8
Done
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Onions Can Be Caramelized 3-5 Days Ahead and Kept Chilled. |
9
Done
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Bread Slices Can Be Toasted and Cheese Shredded 1-2 Days Ahead. Keep Toasts in an Airtight Container at Room Temperature and Keep Cheese Chilled. |