Red Onions & Gorgonzola Quick Bread

This red onions & Gorgonzola quick bread will make a great appetizer or side-dish at every picnic and potluck. Fast and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this no-yeast savory quick bread recipe is packed with delicious flavors: blue cheese, caramelized red onions and thyme. You’ll love it!

Picnic season is open, and as part as my monthly challenge, I decided to share a savory loaf instead of a sweet one for a change. In France, everyone is obsessed with savory quick breads and there are so many versions you can basically create as you go, using leftovers or any ingredient that pair together.

Given the success of my savory zucchini bread with goat cheese, I’m back with a new version featuring balsamic caramelized red onions and Gorgonzola blue cheese. It’s equally easy to make and equally delicious!

Ingredients you need:

• Basic ingredients for a cheesy savory quick bread: all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, olive oil and grated cheese.
• Red Onions
• Balsamic glaze
• Gorgonzola blue cheese
• Fresh thyme

Ingredient swaps and options:

• You can a few walnuts or pecans to the recipe.
• Replace red onions with yellow onions if you wish.
• Use any other soft blue cheese of your choice (Roquefort, Stilton, Danish Blue, etc.). If you do not like blue cheese, use feta cheese or fresh goat cheese instead.
• Use other herbs and replace thyme with basil for instance.

A few steps to make a savory quick bread

Savory breads are easy to make. They use the same base consisting of eggs, vegetable oil, milk, flour and baking powder. Then, simply add the topping of your choice. Here’s how to:

1. Start with melting the red onions in some olive oil until soft and tender. Add balsamic glaze and cook for a few more minutes, add thyme, salt and pepper, and set aside.
2. Then prepare the savory quick bread batter. It’s important to use hot milk rather than cold to help mixing the ingredients. Also, I recommend olive oil for more flavors, although sunflower or canola oil would work too.
3. Finally, combine all the ingredients together, add the cheese (Gorgonzola and grated cheese), and bake!

What to serve with red onions & Gorgonzola quick bread?

The best way to eat this savory quick bread is cold, and sliced. Some like to dice it to make it more appetizer bite-like, while others will serve it with a side of lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Easy to bring to a potluck or a picnic wrapped in foil, this savory quick bread is always a success!

How to store this savory quick bread?

Because of the ingredients used in the recipe, I recommend you store this red onions & Gorgonzola quick bread in the fridge, either sliced or whole, for up to 5 days. It is the best way to keep it moist and tender. However, do not try to keep it at room temperature or it will dry out.

For the blue cheese lovers:

• Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese and Pecans
• Almond Zucchini and Blue Cheese Tart
• How to make a perfect cheese board?

More ideas for a successful picnic:

• Whole Wheat Pizza Star Ring
• Savory Zucchini Bread with Blue Cheese
• Eggplant Rolls filled with Hummus
• Sun-Dried Tomato Madeleine Appetizers
• Baba Ganoush
• Pissaladière

Red Onions & Gorgonzola Quick Bread

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• Author: Delphine Fortin
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Savory
• Cuisine: French
• Diet: Vegetarian

This red onions & Gorgonzola quick bread will make a great appetizer or side-dish at every picnic and potluck.

Ingredients

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• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil + 1 Tablespoon for cooking
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar*
• 1 ¼ cup (150g) all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons (12g) baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup + 1 Tablespoon (12.5 cl) milk, warmed up
• 7 ounces (200g) Gorgonzola cheese**, diced
• 3.5 ounces (100g) grated cheese
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
• ¼ cup (40g) walnuts (optional)
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan with oil and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Set aside.
2. In a large frying pan, heat one Tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and let melt for a few minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Pour in the balsamic glaze (or alternatively the balsamic vinegar) and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring regularly. Season with fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, olive oil, and warm milk. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add caramelized onions, Gorgonzola cheese, grated cheese and stir.
5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

* Balsamic glaze is a little bit thicker and is recommended for this recipe. If using balsamic vinegar instead, make sure the onions absorb the liquid properly while cooking.

** Or any other soft blue cheese of your choice (Danish Blue, Stilton, Roquefort, etc.). Instead of blue cheese, you could also use feta cheese or fresh goat cheese.

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