French Onion Soup Gratinee

Cozy up and enjoy this delicious take on the classic French onion soup. Make it even better by adding your favorite sandwiches.

Ingredients
 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
 3 Onions, Sliced
 7 cups Chicken Broth
 ½ tsp Salt
 ½ tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
 16 Baguette Slices
 16 oz Gruyère, grated

Directions
1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the onions over medium high heat for about eight minutes or until they are lightly browned.

2

Add broth, salt and pepper and boil gently for about 5-10 minutes.

3

Pre-heat the oven to 400°F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven.

4

Place one or two slices of baguette in the bottom of each of four ovenproof crocks.

5

Next add approximately 1/4 cup of grated cheese to each crock.

6

Ladle the onion and stock mixture into the crocks.

7

Repeat with another layer of baguette, cheese, and onion, then top with the remaining grated cheese.

8

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is beautifully browned.