French Onion Garlic Bread
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, Florida12 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Bake: 10 min.
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 (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Directions
- 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 15-in. x
- 10-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.
- Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 323 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 452 mg sodium,