French Onion Casserole Food

FRENCH ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., In a microwave, melt remaining butter. Add croutons; toss to coat. Spoon over onion mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

FRENCH ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook onions in butter, just until tender.
• Blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
• Add bouillon and sherry.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Turn into 1 quart casserole.
• Toss croutons with 2 tablespoons melted butter and spoon on the onion mixture, evenly.
• Sprinkle with Swiss cheese and Parmesan if desired.
• Put in oven under broiler and broil for about 1 minute until the cheese melts.
• Serve immediately.

FRENCH ONION SOUP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt the butter and oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add half the onions and celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Top with the remaining onions and celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of pepper, the bay leaves and the thyme sprigs. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until all the liquid evaporates and the onions are very soft and golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. (If the onions are soft but could be more golden, increase the heat slightly for a few minutes toward the end of cooking.)
• Add the flour, and stir until completely absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the broth and wine, and simmer until almost completely evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let cool for a few minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems. (The onions can be made, cooled and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.)
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the baguette slices on a baking sheet until they're slightly toasted but not golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let cool.
• Shingle and slightly overlap half the bread slices in a 3-quart flameproof baking dish. Top with the onion mixture in 1 layer. Shingle, overlapping, with the remaining bread. Sprinkle the Gruyere over the top. Cover with foil, and bake until the onion mixture is hot and the cheese is melted, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil, switch the oven from bake to broil and broil until the top is golden in spots. Sprinkle the thyme leaves over the top. Serve hot.

FRENCH ONION NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and just begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon thyme and cook for an additional minute. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot.
• While the noodles are still warm, add the cooked onions, sour cream, cream cheese, reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup Gruyere. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy and coats the noodles. Fold in the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Microwave the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl until melted. Add the fried onions, breadcrumbs, remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere and 1 tablespoon thyme to the butter and toss until the breadcrumbs are coated. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture evenly over the noodles to cover completely.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

FRENCH ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Sice the onions crosswise, cut each slice in half.
• Melt the butter in a frypan, cook the onions and the mushrooms until tender.
• Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with 1 cup Swiss cheese.
• In a bowl, combine the soup, evaporated milk Parmesan cheese (if using) and soy sauce; pour the mixture over the cheese.
• Top with the bread cubes, and the remaining 1 cup Swiss cheese.
• Sprinkle with parsley (if using).
• Cover, and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
• Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
• Bake, covered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

FRENCH ONION-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, 12 min. or until tender. Add Worcestershire sauce; cook 3 min., stirring constantly. Remove skillet from heat; stir in gravy.
• Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Microwave stuffing mix, butter and water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min.; stir. Spoon evenly over gravy mixture; top with chicken. Cover.
• Bake 25 min. Top with cheese; bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

FRENCH ONION GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir the onions into the pan; cook and stir until very soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in sherry vinegar. Transfer to a small bowl, and reserve.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 more tablespoons butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until the flour smells like baked pie crust, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, then whisk in nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Bring to simmer, and cook until thickened, whisking constantly, 3 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in clean skillet; stir in panko until all crumbs are coated; reserve.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat, and boil beans until bright green and crisp but not raw tasting, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain very well.
• Spoon half of the caramelized onions into the prepared casserole dish; top with green beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread reserved white sauce over the green beans; sprinkle with half of the Gruyere cheese. Top with the rest of the onions, and use the back of a spoon to push onions down into sauce and cheese. Top with the buttered panko crumbs, the remaining Gruyere, and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot throughout and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

FRENCH ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the ground beef, rice, French onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, celery, green onions and green bell pepper. Mix all together well.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.