FRENCH ONION SOUP CASSEROLE

 This casserole recipe has all of the best components of traditional French onion soup, but the way it's made drastically improves its quality. Because it's baked in a casserole dish, the bread really soaks up the soup and becomes extremely flavorful. The cheese melts and browns in a perfect layer on top. Best of all, making the soup in a casserole dish makes it so much faster and easier than preparing individual servings.

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 min

Ingredients

• 3 medium sweet onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Approximately 6-8 slices French bread, about 1/2-inch in thickness
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add onions and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the beef broth and the Worcestershire sauce. Heat the broth mixture until it boils.
3. Reduce heat to low. All to simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. The broth will reduce.
4. Pour onion and broth mixture into a greased casserole dish.
5. Lightly toast the slices of bread. Place toasted bread in a single layer on top of onion/broth mixture.
6. Cover bread with a thick layer of the shredded mozzarella and top with grated Parmesan.
7. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and brown on top.

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