French Onion Cheese Bread
SERVES: MAKES 8 HALVES
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 4 French rolls, split in half
- 2 cups Gruyère or Fontina cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and thyme leaves and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium low, cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add sugar, kosher salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar and cook for another 10 minutes or until onions are caramelized.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese then spoon caramelized onion on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread turns golden brown.
- Cut into pieces and serve immediately. Garnish with extra thyme leaves if desired.
Last year I created another French Onion round-up last year with some totally terrific FOS variations. I liked them so much, I figured there’s always room for more.
