Shallot Bread

Name: Shallot Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 1 baguette french or ciabatta bread; 6 shallots, roughly chopped; 5 cloves garlic, whole but gently crushed; A pinch of salt; Extra virgin olive oil, enough to cover the shappots in the pan (2/3 to 1 cup); 1 tablespoons finely chopped chives and/or parsley (optional); Parmesan cheese or Gruyère, grated for topping (optional)

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:02 GMT

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Ingredients

6 servings

1baguette

french or ciabatta bread

6shallots

roughly chopped

5 clovesgarlic

whole but gently crushed

salt

⅔ cupExtra virgin olive oil

enough to cover the shappots in the pan

1 tablespoonschives

finely chopped, or parsley, optional

Parmesan cheese

or Gruyère, grated for topping, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Add the shallots to a medium skillet or saucepan. Add enough oil to cover the shallots. Gently cook the onions in oil for about 15 minutes, over medium-low heat, occasionally stirring, until the shallots soften and just start to brown.

Step 2

Carefully pour everything through a sieve in a bowl. Save the shallot oil for reuse if desired (be sure to keep refrigerated and dispose of any unused portion after 14 days). Place the shallots and garlic on a cutting board. Finely chop the mixture. Add chives and parsley if desired and fully incorporate.

Step 3

Heat oven to 400°F

Step 4

Cut the bread and evenly spread the shallot mixture on the cut sides.

Step 5

Place the bread on a baking sheet or rack and bake for 5–8 minutes. The bread should look golden brown on top with caramelized edges.

Step 6

Top with cheese if desired, slice and serve!