Best Brioche En Surprise Onion Sandwiches Recipe Epicuriouscom Recipes

JAMES BEARD'S ONION SANDWICH RECIPE:

Steps:

• Using a glass (I found that a shot glass works great) or a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 2 to 3 bread rounds from each bread slice; discard trimmings or save to Make Homemade Bread Crumbs.
• Spread one side of each bread circle with a heavy layer of butter. Place a thin layer of sliced onions over the butter. Lightly season the onions with salt.
• Assemble the sandwiches with remaining bread slices, pressing lightly to make them adhere.
• Spread some mayonnaise around the outside rim of each sandwich round. Roll the rim of each sandwich in the minced chives or parsley to coat.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerator for a few hours.
• Makes 16 to 24 sandwich rounds.
• Making Sandwiches Ahead of Time:
• If you need to make tea sandwiches in advance and need to keep them from drying out, cover them loosely with a sheet of wax paper and then place a damp kitchen towel over the wax paper (never place a damp towel directly on top of the bread because the sandwiches will become soggy). Refrigerate.
• When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator. Uncover sandwiches just before serving.

BRIOCHE EN SURPRISE

Steps:

• Spread the rounds with mayonnaise. On half the slices place a very thin slice of raw onion, just the size of the round, and salt it well. Place another slice of brioche on top; roll the edges first in mayonnaise and then in finely chopped parsley.

ONION SURPRISE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Melt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Put half of the onions into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the cracker crumbs. Repeat the layers of onion and cheese.
• In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then add the cream, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup cracker crumbs. Toast the crumbs until they are lightly brown, about 10 minutes, then sprinkle over the casserole.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the onions have softened and the cracker crust is golden brown.
• note
• Vegetarian friendly!