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French Onion Bake

This is a casserole version of my favorite winter soup, French onion. It always receives raves at potlucks and family gatherings.
French Onion Bake
French Onion Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Makes
    4 servings

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 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.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 378 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1201mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
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  • lbroadh2o
    Aug 31, 2014

    This is simple to make. It is very tasty. I omitted the optional Sherry. This and a salad could make a complete meal.

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