French Onion Bites Recipe 455 Food

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).

TAKE A BIG BITE FRENCH ONION DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized.
• Now add the shallots and saute for 8 to 10 more minutes, until the onions and shallots are dark brown.
• Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• In a bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold in the onion mixture.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Garnish with chives and serve with potato chips or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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.