French Onion Bites Recipe

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French Onion Bites
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F with rack in middle.
  2. Arrange slices on a large baking sheet and bake in oven until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Preheat broiler.
  6. 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).
  7. Steps that can be done ahead of time:.
  8. Onions can be caramelized 3-5 days ahead and kept chilled.
  9. Bread slices can be toasted and cheese shredded 1-2 days ahead. Keep toasts in an airtight container at room temperature and keep cheese chilled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 143.76 Kcal (602 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.11g 14%
Cholesterol 20.68mg 7%
Sodium 113.41mg 5%
Potassium 69.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.19g 3%
Sugars 1.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 5.5g 11%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Calcium 151.6mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 222.22 Kcal (930 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.08g 14%
Cholesterol 31.97mg 7%
Sodium 175.31mg 5%
Potassium 107.44mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.66g 3%
Sugars 1.7g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 3%
Protein 8.51g 11%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 234.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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