French Onion Soup Crostini

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 40 Min | Yield: 8 Servings 

Ingredients 

For the Caramelized Onions 

• 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter 
• ½ white onion, julienned 
• 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 
• ½ teaspoon black pepper 
• Pinch of salt 

For the Crostini 

• 1 French baguette 
• 6 oz. wedge of gruyere cheese 

Instructions 

For the Caramelized Onions 

1. Add the butter to a large saucepan and melt over medium heat
2. Once all of the butter has melted, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions
3. Stir continuously to prevent the onions from burning
4. After 10 minutes, add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, pepper, and salt
5. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for 15-20 minutes
6. The caramelized onions will be a dark gold or brown and very thin once thoroughly caramelized 

For the Crostini 

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Slice the baguette into eight even pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet
3. Then, top each piece with a slice of gruyere cheese
4. Spoon the caramelized onions onto the crostini’s
5. Bake the crostini’s for 10 minutes, then allow to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying