French Onion Bake Recipe

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This is a casserole version of my favorite winter soup, French onion. It always receives raves at potlucks and family gatherings.

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French Onion Bake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 large white or yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1/4 cup sherry, optional
4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir in salt and pepper. Add the consomme and sherry if desired; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.
Pour into a shallow 2-qt. baking dish or individual baking dishes. Spread remaining butter on both sides of bread; place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Place bread on top of onion mixture; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 378 calories, 21 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 1,201 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as French Onion Bake in Country Extra January 1995, p47

Keeping Onions Fresh

To keep onions from spoiling, I place them in the legs of a clean pair of nylon hose. I put them in one at a time and tie a knot between each onion. Then I hang them in a cool dry place. The onions stay fresh much longer because they are well-ventilated and are not touching one another. Terri M., Sequim, Washington