Best French Onion Bites Recipes

FRENCH ONION BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F with rack in middle.
• Arrange slices on a large baking sheet and bake in oven until golden, about 6-8 minutes. 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.
• 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.
• Preheat 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).
• Steps that can be done ahead of time:.
• Onions can be caramelized 3-5 days ahead and kept chilled.
• Bread slices can be toasted and cheese shredded 1-2 days ahead. Keep toasts in an airtight container at room temperature and keep cheese chilled.

FRENCH ONION BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
• Arrange slices on a large baking sheet and bake in oven until golden, about 8 minutes. 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.
• 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.
• Preheat 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).

FRENCH ONION BITES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Arrange slices on a large baking sheet and bake in oven until golden, about 8 minutes. 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 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. Preheat broiler. Arrange toasts on a large baking sheet, then top each with a rounded teaspoon of caramelized onions and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese. Broil 3- to 4-inches from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully).

FRENCH ONION BITES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat broiler. In lg skillet, over med-high heat, heat oil. Add onions and saute until browned.
• 2. Spread the mayonnaise over cut sides of bread. Place bread on a baking sheet and broil 6" from heat until light brown.
• 3. Remove bread from oven. Cover each side of bread w/ some onions. Top evenly w/ cheese. Broil 2-3 mina, or until cheese melts. Cut into bit-size pieces for a quick appetizer.