French Onion Soup Melt

French Onion Soup Melt Recipe

Beautiful caramelized onions with melted cheese on it. Prepare French Onion Soup topped with Gruyere slices!

Ingredients:

• Unsalted butter 2 Tbsp
• Yellow onions 2 thinly sliced into half-moons
• Kosher salt to taste
• Sugar Large pinch
• Beef stock ½ cup
• Thyme leaves 2 tsp
• Round white bread 4 slices Tuscan bread
• Canola oil 2 tsp
• Sliced or shaved gruyere 3 oz

Method of Preparation:

• In a large sauté pan melt the butter over low heat.
• Add the onion trying to make a layer.
• Sprinkle over generously with salt and large pinch sugar.
• Sauté over low heat until the onions are tender and caramelized, about 25 min. Remember to stir continuously to prevent burning.
• Now add beef stock with thyme and cook on medium until the beef is almost completely absorbed but still a little soupy.
• Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Now brush 1 side of each bread slice with oil and season lightly with salt.
• Divide the Gruyere slices among the un-oiled sides of the bread.
• Top 2 of the slices with the onion mixture.
• Put the bread slices on the aluminum foil and broil until the cheese melts, approximately 3 minutes.
• To serve, top the onion slices with plain cheese slices.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Servings: 2