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Onion Gratin (Gratinated Onion Soup)

Recipe by Philippe Etchebest

A richly caramelized onion soup, topped with golden croutons and a generous layer of melted cheese, gratiné in the oven. A comforting version of the French classic, easy to prepare with everyday ingredients.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
14m
Prep
1h
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 24m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.70
Total cost
$1.92
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Caramelize the onions without burning them
  • Properly deglaze with white wine to lift the browned bits
  • Gratin the cheese under the grill without burning it

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oil and butter carefully to avoid splatters.
  • The oven grill becomes very hot; use kitchen gloves.
  • Be careful of burns when transporting hot ramekins.

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