Description
This Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Stuffed Bread Wreath is the perfect recipe for anyone who loves the comforting mix of savory cheese and sweet, slow-cooked onions. It’s a showstopper for holidays and special gatherings, yet easy enough for a cozy family dinner. Great as a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner option, or party appetizer, this dish delivers a rich depth of flavor inside a fluffy, golden bread wreath. Whether you’re looking for festive food ideas, dinner ideas for guests, or just a unique, easy recipe to impress, this stuffed bread wreath checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound bread dough
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional: fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Caramelize the onions by cooking them in butter and olive oil over medium-low heat for 30–40 minutes until deep golden and sweet. Add salt and thyme in the last 10 minutes.
2. Roll out the bread dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
3. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese over the onions.
5. Cut the dough into strips or squares and shape into a wreath on parchment paper or in a greased bundt pan.
6. Pinch the ends to seal the ring and cover with a towel to rise for 30–45 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the wreath with egg wash.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
9. Let cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Make sure the onions are deeply caramelized for the best flavor.
Let the dough come to room temperature if using store-bought to make it easier to shape.
A bundt pan helps shape the wreath evenly but is not required.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg