Description
Caramelized onion and gruyere drop biscuits marry rich cheese with sweet onions in a rustic pastry. Savory golden biscuits offer comfort and elegance that welcome hungry guests at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (6 oz) Gruyere cheese, shredded
- ¾ – 1 cup (177–237 ml) whole milk
- 1 ¼ sticks (10 tbsps or 142 g) salted butter
- 1 large onion
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (for caramelization)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar (for caramelization)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions, cooking until softened. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle sugar and thyme, stirring continuously for 20-30 minutes until golden and luxuriously caramelized.
- Flavor Enhancement: Deglaze pan with balsamic vinegar, incorporating salt. Allow onions to absorb liquid, then cool completely.
- Prepare Workspace: Preheat oven to 450°F, positioning rack centrally. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Create Dough Base: Melt butter. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and kosher salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Add melted butter and milk to dry ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until smooth. Mix in caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese, adjusting milk if needed.
- Shape and Bake: Portion dough onto prepared baking sheet in evenly spaced mounds. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden-brown.
- Finish and Serve: Melt remaining butter, optionally adding dried parsley. Brush warm biscuits with aromatic butter mixture and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Caramelize with Patience: Low and slow heat is crucial for developing deep, sweet onion flavor without burning, taking 20-30 minutes of continuous stirring.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly grated Gruyere for optimal melting and rich, nutty taste; pre-shredded cheese may compromise texture and flavor.
- Dough Handling Technique: Mix ingredients gently to prevent tough biscuits; overmixing can develop gluten and create dense, chewy results.
- Butter Temperature Trick: Use melted butter at the right warmth to ensure proper ingredient integration and achieve a tender, flaky biscuit texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg