French Onion Soup Fondue

Name: French Onion Soup Fondue
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 1 onion, cut into thin julienne; 1 clove garlic, sliced thin or minced; 3 ounces brown ale; 4 ounces beef stock; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 ounce sharp Cheddar, sliced or shredded; 1 ounce Swiss cheese, sliced or shredded; Four 1-inch-thick slices baguette, toasted

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 onion, cut into thin julienne
1 clove garlic, sliced thin or minced
3 ounces brown ale
4 ounces beef stock
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce sharp Cheddar, sliced or shredded
1 ounce Swiss cheese, sliced or shredded
Four 1-inch-thick slices baguette, toasted

Directions

1

In a pan over medium-low heat, heat the grapeseed oil.
2

Add the onions and garlic and caramelize until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.
3

Deglaze with the beer and let it cook out for 3 to 4 minutes.
4

Add the beef stock, thyme and bay leaf, then bring to a boil.
5

Let simmer for 10 more minutes.
6

Add the butter and slowly incorporate it into the broth so it thickens the broth lightly, about 2 minutes.
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Preheat the broiler.
9

Fill a small ovensafe bowl with the onion mixture and cover with the Cheddar and Swiss.
10

Melt the top under the broiler until golden, 1 to 2 minutes (or with a kitchen blowtorch).
11

Serve with the toasted baguette.