French Onion Casserole
Cozy up with the flavors of French Onion Soup! This cheesy, comforting casserole is perfect for potlucks or any gathering.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 776kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 2 large onions I used a red and a yellow onion
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 3 celery ribs sliced thinly
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 quart organic beef broth
- 1/4 cup coffee optional
- 3 cups of shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1/4 cup crispy onions
Instructions
- melt the butter in a heavy duty pot about 2 quarts in size
- slice off the tops and bottoms of the onion, cut in half and then in slices
- add to the butter stir to cover, reduce heat, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so
- while the onions are caramelizing slice the entire loaf of bread into 1-2 inch cubes and set aside
- after 30 minutes add the sliced celery and cook for the last 15 minutes with the onions
- after 45 minutes add flour and cook for five minutes
- preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- stir in the beef broth and the coffee, if using, and cook for 10 minutes on medium
- pour the soup into a 9X13 baking dish
- top with all the bread chunks press down into the soup to make them all fit
- cover with the shredded Swiss cheese and the crispy onions
- bake for 15 minutes or until the top is crispy and browned
- serve on plates or in bowls, it's thicker than soup, really a casserole with gooey bread and cheesy topside
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 791mg | Iron: 4mg