French Onion Potatoes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes until onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
3. Add garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. In a large baking dish, arrange the halved potatoes. Pour the onion-broth mixture over them and toss to coat evenly.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with extra thyme and serve hot.

Variations :

• Swap beef broth for vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
• Try smoked Gouda or Fontina cheese instead of Gruyère for a unique twist.
• Add crispy bacon bits over the top before baking for an extra savory punch.

Tips :

• For richer flavor, stir a splash of heavy cream into the onion mixture before baking.
• Use a mandoline slicer for evenly cut onions that caramelize beautifully.
• If you like extra crispy cheese, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.