French Onion Grilled Cheese Croissant
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:1080
French Onion Grilled Cheese Croissant
- Ingredients:8
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:1080
The flavors of French onion soup intertwine with beloved grilled cheese to create a new hit menu item.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Butter Pinched Sliced, 3.0 oz (32104) | 2 lb 4.00 oz | 12 each |
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, unsalted | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Sweet onions, sliced thin | 7 lb 13.00 oz | 48 cups |
| Thyme, fresh, diced | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Swiss cheese, shredded | 15 oz | 3 cups |
| Beef broth | 12 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss cheese, thin slices | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 24 each |
| Au jus, prepared | 3 lb | 6 cups |
Instructions
- Prep
- Thaw croissants, covered, either at room temperature 30-60 minutes or refrigerated overnight.
- Filling
Melt butter in a large sauté pan; add onions and thyme and cook until onions are caramelized approx. 25-30 minutes.
Remove from heat; add shredded Swiss cheese and beef broth.
Stir together until cheese is melted; hold warm.
- Assembly
Toast both sides of croissant on griddle.
On bottom half, add 1/2 cup Filling mixture.
On top half, add 2 slices of Swiss cheese and once melted, place onto bottom half.
Serve with 1/2 cup prepared au jus for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute your preferred croissant dough as desired. Note, ingredient quantities may need adjusting.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories1080
- Total Fat74g
- Protein36g
- Total Carbohydrate69g
- Sugars20g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 croissant
Amount Per Serving Calories : 1080
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 74g | 114% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 221% |
| Trans Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1140mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 21% |
| Soluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 20g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 36g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 90% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 50% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 70% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3&½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 3,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 3,
- Fat 9&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 1&¾c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 2c,
- Fats & Oils 8tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4&½
