Description
Caramelized onion and gruyere drop biscuits bring rustic French countryside comfort to your kitchen table. Savory cheese and sweet caramelized onions merge in these pillowy biscuits, creating a mouthwatering side dish that elevates any meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 ¼ sticks (10 tablespoons) salted butter
- ¾ – 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large onion
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Caramelization Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Craft caramelized onions in a spacious cast-iron skillet by melting butter over medium heat, introducing sliced onions and cooking until they soften and reduce in volume.
- Transition heat to low, sprinkle sugar and dried thyme, continuously stirring during a 20-30 minute transformation process until onions turn golden and luxuriously caramelized.
- Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar, incorporating salt to enhance flavor complexity. Allow onions to absorb the liquid, then remove from heat and cool completely.
- Prepare the oven by heating to 450°F and positioning a rack centrally. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal biscuit preparation.
- Melt butter thoroughly in a microwave-safe container, setting aside for later incorporation.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and kosher salt into a uniform mixture.
- Introduce melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients, gently folding with a rubber spatula until ingredients integrate smoothly.
- Incorporate caramelized onions and shredded Gruyere cheese, adjusting milk incrementally if the dough appears too firm.
- Using a spoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, creating evenly spaced mounds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the exterior achieves a golden-brown complexion.
- Quickly melt remaining butter and optionally enhance with a sprinkle of dried parsley.
- Brush warm biscuits with the aromatic butter mixture and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Master the art of slow-cooking onions to achieve a rich, sweet caramelization that transforms their flavor completely.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and better caramelization of the onions, ensuring deep golden color and complex taste.
- Keep the heat low and slow when caramelizing onions to prevent burning and develop a deep, sweet flavor that elevates the entire biscuit.
- Add balsamic vinegar at the end of caramelization to create a tangy depth that complements the sweet onions and nutty Gruyere cheese.
- Fold ingredients gently to maintain a light, tender biscuit texture, avoiding overmixing which can lead to tough, dense results.
- Brush warm biscuits with herbed butter immediately after baking to enhance moisture and add an extra layer of flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg