French Onion Bake
9 x 13 Pan of the Best!

This French Onion Bake is an entire pan full of the best part of French Onion Soup. Crusty bread is soaked in rich onion soup and topped with ooey, gooey melted cheese. A perfect party side dish.

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 envelope (from a 2.75-ounce box) onion soup mix, prepared according to package directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheets and bake 5 minutes per side, until dry and golden.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange half the bread slices in a single layer over bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and top with remaining bread slices. Pour prepared onion soup over bread and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until bread has absorbed most of the soup and cheese is golden.

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