FRENCH ONION AND SWISS CHEESE CUPS

French Onion and Swiss Cheese Cups image

Provided by Lora DiGs

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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two Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 lb onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
1 can(s) 7.5 oz refrigerated biscuits
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1/2 tsp mustard
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 Tbsp flour
3/4 c heavy cream or lite (or 1/2 n 1/2)
1 c packed shredded swiss cheese (or thinly sliced)
1 tsp chpd. fresh thyme

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400. Invert a muffin pan and lightly grease4 the back side of ten muffin cups w/olive oil. Pat a biscuit flat and place over greased muffin cup and stretch dough to cover cup. Repeat w/remaining biscuits. Bake until golden brown about 7 minutes....let cool slightly then remove biscuit cups carefully fom pan and invert onto a baking sheet to cool completely.
2. Meanwhile heat a medium cast-iron skillet over med-high heat. Add 2 tblsp. of olive oil and the onions, 1/4 tsp.salt n 1/4 tsp.blk.pepper cook stirring every 3 min. for 15 min. or until onions are softened n are browned. Divide onion mixture among the biscuit cups.
3. In a small saucepan melt butter over med-low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Pouring slowly whisk in heavy cream (or 1/2 n 1/2) and cook, stirring until thickened. Stir in mustard. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 of the cheese. Season w/ salt n pepper. Spoon the cheese sauce over the onions, sprinkle w/the thyme and remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and biscuit edges are golden ...5 minutes and ENJOY!