FRENCH ONION GARLIC BREAD

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My husband and I love creating new recipes together based on our favorite foods. This is our very first creation as a married couple. The cheesy bread can also be use as an appetizer for a party. -Taryn Camp, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup beef broth
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add the broth, 1 garlic clove and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter and remaining garlic; stir until creamy. Spread over bread slices. Place on a greased 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly toasted., Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; top with onion mixture and Gruyere cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.