French Onion Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 medium onions
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese, divided

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)

• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 6 slices French bread (cubed)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Sice the onions crosswise, cut each slice in half.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a frypan, cook the onions and the mushrooms until tender.

3. 3

   Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with 1 cup Swiss cheese.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine the soup, evaporated milk Parmesan cheese (if using) and soy sauce; pour the mixture over the cheese.

6. 6

   Top with the bread cubes, and the remaining 1 cup Swiss cheese.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with parsley (if using).

8. 8

   Cover, and refrigerate for 4-8 hours.

9. 9

   Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

10. 10

    Bake, covered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Uncover, bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.

12. 12

    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.