Description
French Onion Cheese Bread is a deliciously savory appetizer featuring crusty French bread topped with a flavorful mixture of butter, onion soup mix, and parmesan cheese. Baked until golden and bubbly, this easy recipe makes a perfect snack or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread
- 1 (14-oz) loaf French bread
Butter Mixture
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 (1-oz) packet onion soup mix
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare it for baking the bread evenly.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating two large halves, and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese and the onion soup mix. Stir well to create a smooth, flavorful spread.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the butter mixture over the cut sides of both bread halves. Then sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese over the top for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown.
Notes
- You can use low-fat butter or margarine to reduce fat content.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley or thyme before baking.
- This bread is best served warm and fresh from the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat to maintain crispiness.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the French bread with gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
