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FRENCH ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS



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The whole family will enjoy this intensely flavorful soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large white onions, chopped into small pieces
4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
4 cups homemade or low-sodium canned beef stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
18 thin slices French baguette
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and chopped onions; saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour chicken and beef stocks into the saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • Heat broiler. Ladle soup into six 16-ounce ovenproof bowls, and float 3 slices of bread on top of each. Sprinkle the cheese over bread slices in each bowl, dividing evenly. Place bowls on a rimmed baking sheet, and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Let soup cool slightly before serving.

FRENCH ONION TOASTS



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Make and share this French Onion Toasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 12 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 slices French baguettes, 1/2 inch thick (2 to 3 inches in diameter)
1 -2 tablespoon butter (softened for spreading)
1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Melt one tablespoon butter in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
  • Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally (do not burn) until tender and a golden brown (approx 15-20 minutes).
  • Stir rosemary, salt and pepper into the onions and remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter one side of each slice of french bread.
  • Place the bread, butter side down, on a baking sheet.
  • Divide the onion evenly over the top of the french bread, coving as most of the surface as possible.
  • Top the bread as evenly as possible with the grated cheese.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is well melted.

FRENCH ONION DIP WITH GRUYERE TOASTS



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Sweet caramelized onions and plenty of fresh thyme add bold flavor to brighten this hearty dip, inspired by French onion soup. Serve with cheesy baguette as the traditional soup garnish, and endive for some pleasantly bitter contrast to the richness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices on the bias
4 ounces grated gruyere cheese or other Swiss cheese
2 heads endive, leaves separated, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Fold in the onion mixture until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Arrange the bread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each slice with about 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve dip with the cheese toasts and endive leaves.

FRENCH ONION STEAKS ON CHEESE TOASTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



French Onion Steaks on Cheese Toasts Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-13856

Number Of Ingredients 26

FOR THE STEAK:
1 1/4 lbs. of ground chuck
1/4 c minced fresh parsley
2 T minced scallions
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 T all purpose flour
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 T olive oil
2 c sliced onions
1 tsp sugar
1 T minced garlic
1 T tomato paste
2 c low-sodium beef broth
1/4 c dry red wine
3/4 c kosher salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
cheese toasts
minced fresh parsley
shredded Parmesan
CHEESE TOASTS:
4 slices Italian baguette, cut diagonally (1/2-inch thick)
2 T unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 c shredded Swiss cheese
1 T shredded Parmesan

Steps:

  • COMBINE ground chuck, 1/4 c parsley, scallions, salt, and pepper. Divide evenly into four portions and shape each into 3/4 to 1-inch thick oval patties. Place 2 T flour in a shallow dish; dredge each patty in flour. Reserve 1 tsp flour. HEAT oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and sauté 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from pan. ADD onions & sugar to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; sauté until paste begins to brown, 1 minute. Sprinkle mixture with reserve flour, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, wine, salt, and thyme. RETURN meat to pan; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. SERVE steaks on cheese toasts with onion sauce ladled over. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese. CHEESE TOASTS: PREHEAT OVEN 400 degrees PLACE bread on a baking sheet. COMBINE butter, garlic, and paprika; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Combine cheeses and sprinkle evenly over butter. Bake until bread is crisp and cheese is bubbly, 10-15 minutes.

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