French Onion Bites

Name: French Onion Bites
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 36 thin (1/4-inch) slices of baguette (from 1 baguette); 1 small bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed; 355 milliliters finely shredded Gruyere (using a microplane, about 3 ounces); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 946 milliliters large onions, chopped (about; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 59 milliliters white wine

French Onion Bites might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 715 calories, 24g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 36. Head to the store and pick up butter, bay leaf, onions, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. A few people really liked this hor d'oeuvre.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.

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Oven

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

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Let cool.

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.

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Bay Leaves

Butter

Garlic

Pepper

Onion

Thyme

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Uncover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 10 to 15 minutes more.

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Frying Pan

Add wine and cook until entirely evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard garlic clove, bay leaf, and thyme.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Bay Leaves

Thyme

Wine

Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered.

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Bowl

Preheat broiler.

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Broiler

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).

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Caramelized Onions

Gruyere

Cheese

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Baking Sheet

•Onions can be caramelized 1 week ahead and kept chilled.•Bread slices can be toasted and cheese shredded 3 days ahead. Keep toasts in an airtight container at room temperature and keep cheese chilled.

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Cheese

Onion

Bread