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Cast iron skillet lined with baking paper and cooked French Onion Soup tear n share bread resting inside. A had is seen ripping off a piece of the bread with lots of melted cheese connecting the ripped piece to the rest of the dish. In the background fresh herbs can be seen as well as some white plates for serving and a fork.
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French Onion Soup Pull Apart Bread

Soup soaked bread, caramelized onions and tangy, melted gruyere cheese transform French Onion Soup into a shareable, crowd pleasing pull apart bread!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword french onion appetizer, french onion soup bread, pull apart bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 569kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 1 large French sourdough loaf
  • 3 large sweet onions
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cup swiss or gruyere fresh grated
  • ¾ cup beef consommé
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Slice onions in ¼" half-moon slices.  Heat a large sauté pan on medium.  Melt butter and olive oil together.   Working in three rounds, layer sliced onions and sprinkle with salt.  Let simmer for 5 minutes on medium, then turn heat to low.  Let simmer for 10 minutes before stirring.
  • Cook onions until caramelized and browning.  Add beef consommé and reduce over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously.  There should be some liquid, but thickened.
  • Slice bread crosswise in 1" squares.  Stuff the cracks with soup and onion mixture.  Spread any addition soup and onion mixture over the top.  Repeat with grated cheese.
  • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, uncovered, in a dutch oven, cast iron pan, or high lipped baking dish.  Finish by broiling on high for 5 minutes.  

Notes

  • Line the pan or baking dish with a piece of parchment paper for easier removal from the hot pan.
  • To make this recipe even faster, you can cook the onions in advance.   

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1384mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 3mg