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French Onion Bake

4 large white or yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter or margarine, 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 cooking sherry, optional
4 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter until tender.
Sprinkle with flour; stir in salt and pepper. Add the consomme and

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French Onion Bake cont.

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.