French Onion Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced.
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1/4 cup cream or whole milk.
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2 heaping cups of mushrooms, chopped.
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1 1/4 pounds of ground chicken.
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1 beaten egg, medium-sized.
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2 sprigs of fresh thyme.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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6 tablespoons of salted butter.
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3/4 cup of dry white wine.
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6 slices of crusty French bread.
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1 slice of whole grain bread.
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2 tablespoons of fresh sage leaves.
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1 cup shredded gruyere cheese.
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2 1/2 cups chicken stock.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 450°F and grease a large 9x13 pan to start.
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Combine the soaked bread, meat, seasonings, and egg. Shape into little balls.
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Pop the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes. Get them crispy on the outside but leave them soft inside.
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Melt butter in a skillet, cook sliced onions low and slow, drizzling wine in as they brown for 25-30 minutes.
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Toss mushrooms, herbs, and broth into the onion mixture. Let it bubble with the meatballs 10 minutes, then stir in cream.
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Layer on toasted bread slices and cheese. Broil 3-5 minutes so the cheese melts and browns.
# Notes:
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Prepare up to the simmering step in advance.
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Let onions soak in wine little by little.
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Make sure to soak your bread beforehand.