French Onion Garlic Bread

Name: French Onion Garlic Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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 shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

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, Florida

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 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 15x10-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.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 323 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as French Onion Garlic Bread in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2011

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KatyH3

Jan 28, 2018

Easy and a huge hit
PeachNehi

Mar 26, 2015

This bread is delicious!
Rube1234

Jan 9, 2014

This bread was soooooo good! I made it for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit. I can't wait to make it again.
Homegirl2

Feb 15, 2013

This looks absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try it.