FRENCH ONION BITES

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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Onion     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Engagement Party     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 thin (1/4-inch) slices of baguette (from 1 baguette)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
1 small bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyere (using a microplane, about 3 ounces)

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).

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