French Onion Bites

Name: French Onion Bites
Ingredients: 36 thin (1/4-inch) slices of baguette (from 1 baguette); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped (about 4 cups); 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed; 1 small bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyere (using a microplane, about 3 ounces)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

36 thin (1/4-inch) slices of baguette (from 1 baguette)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
1 small bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyere (using a microplane, about 3 ounces)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
2

Arrange slices on a large baking sheet and bake in oven until golden, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
3

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

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

Preheat broiler.
6

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).