French Onion Cheese Bread

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Onions
  • 3 sprigs Thyme, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp White balsamic vinegar

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 French rolls

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Gruyere or fontina cheese

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 4 French rolls, split in half
• 2 cups Gruyère or Fontina cheese, shredded

Directions

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and thyme leaves and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium low, cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add sugar, kosher salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar and cook for another 10 minutes or until onions are caramelized.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese then spoon caramelized onion on top.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread turns golden brown.
• Cut into pieces and serve immediately. Garnish with extra thyme leaves if desired.