French Onion Style Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 3 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 cup Dry sherry
• 0.5 cup Beef stock
• 1 loaf French baguette, sliced into rounds
• 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 1 whole Garlic clove, peeled
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat and add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   Cook the onions slowly for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deep golden brown and jam-like in consistency.

3. 3

   Stir in the fresh thyme and pour in the dry sherry, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.

4. 4

   Add the beef stock and simmer until the liquid has almost completely evaporated and the mixture is thick.

5. 5

   Preheat your broiler and arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush lightly with olive oil and toast until pale gold.

6. 6

   Rub the toasted side of each bread slice with the raw garlic clove for a subtle aromatic base.

7. 7

   Spoon a generous amount of the caramelized onion mixture onto each toast and top with a thick layer of shredded Gruyère.

8. 8

   Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.