oo-la-la onion casserole

How To Make oo-la-la onion casserole

• 1

  In a large 3 qt. saucepan, saute' onion slices in melted butter over med-low heat, until they're golden yellow, but not browned. Note: This step takes time -- 20-30 min. Stir the onion often. Watch carefully the last few minutes to prevent scorching.
• 2

  Meanwhile, with food release spray, prepare 4-8 single-serving baking dishes (such as oven-safe soup bowls, ramekins, oval casserole or au gratin dishes); use four for meal-size servings, or eight dishes for appetizer and sides.
• 3

  In a small saucepan, stir together the soup, beef base, milk, soy sauce, and pepper until warm and blended. Turn off heat and let set until onions are ready.
• 4

  Divide the onions evenly into your baking dishes.
• 5

  Layer 2/3 of the shredded Swiss cheese over the cooked onion.
• 6

  Pour the soup mixture over the cheese layer, and stir gently to combine.
• 7

  Cover the tops with a slice/s of french-style bread.
• 8

  Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 10-15 min, til heated through.
• 9

  Remove from oven. Push bread slices into the onion and soup mixture. Top with remaining cheese, and return to oven for an additional 10-15 min, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
• 10

  Turn off the oven and allow the casserole to rest in the oven for 10-15 min more. Remove from oven and serve immediately, with a light green salad, and a glass of favorite wine.
• 11

  NOTE: 1) My family is gluten intolerant so I used slices of GF french-style bread, which worked perfectly. 2) You could bake this in a 3 qt. casserole dish, but it's not as pretty when you serve it. If you're going to use the large casserole dish I recommend breaking the bread into chunks, to make serving easier.
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