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French Onion Egg Skillet

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 8, 2018
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Caramelized onions, beef broth, toasted croutons and loads of gooey Swiss cheese bring all the rich flavors of your favorite soup together in this easy egg dish made right in your skillet.

French Onion Egg Skillet

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices (2 cups)
  • 1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups cubed (1/2-inch) French baguette or other firm-textured bread
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are browned. Increase heat to high. Add broth; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until onions are dark brown and liquid has evaporated. Transfer onions to bowl.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper with whisk until well mixed. Set oven control to broil.
  • Step 
    3
    Wipe out skillet with paper towels. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes; stir to coat. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cubes are lightly browned. Reduce heat to low; pour egg mixture into skillet over bread cubes. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, without stirring, until eggs are set on bottom, but still jiggly on top. Arrange onions over top. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Broil with top of skillet 6 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes or until set and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

320 Calories
21g Total Fat
16g Protein
15g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
33%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
290mg
96%
Sodium
630mg
26%
Potassium
200mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
4g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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