French Onion Bites
Makes36 hors d'oeuvres
- Active time: 1 hr
Total time: 1hr
Published in Gourmet Live
12.22.10
INGREDIENTS:
- 36 thin (1/4-inch) slices of baguette (from 1 baguette)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyere (using a microplane, about 3 oz)
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle
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Arrange slices on a large baking sheet and bake in oven until golden, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
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Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until butter is melted, then cook onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
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Uncover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Add wine and cook until entirely evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard garlic clove, bay leaf, and thyme. Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm, covered.
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Preheat broiler.
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Arrange toasts on a large baking sheet, then top each with a rounded teaspoon of caramelized onions and sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyere. Broil 3- to 4-inches from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully).
COOKS’ NOTES:
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Onions can be caramelized 1 week ahead and kept chilled.
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Bread slices can be toasted and cheese shredded 3 days ahead. Keep toasts in an airtight container at room temperature and keep cheese chilled.
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