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Broiled Cheese on French Onion Soup — 500°F Broiling Guide (2-4 minutes)

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Broiler Temperature: 500°F / 260°C

Broiling Time: 2-4 minutes

Overview

Broiled Cheese on French Onion Soup: broil at 500°F (260°C) for 2-4 minutes. Position: top rack, as close to element as possible. Use oven-safe crocks. Float bread on top, pile on Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, golden, and dripping over edges. Watch constantly — cheese burns in seconds. Let soup cool 5 min before eating (the crock is dangerously hot).

Key Details

  • Broiler Temperature: 500°F / 260°C
  • Broiling Time: 2-4 minutes
  • Rack Position: top rack, as close to element as possible
  • Use oven-safe crocks. Float bread on top, pile on Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, golden, and dripping over edges. Watch constantly — cheese burns in seconds. Let soup cool 5 min before eating (the crock is dangerously hot).
  • Always preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before cooking

Why This Matters

  • Broiling uses intense top-down radiant heat for fast cooking
  • Proper rack position prevents burning while ensuring thorough cooking
  • Broiling creates caramelization and Maillard browning similar to grilling

How To

  1. 1Preheat broiler on high for 5 minutes
  2. 2Position rack: top rack, as close to element as possible
  3. 3Prepare food and place on broiler pan or sheet pan with wire rack
  4. 4Broil for 2-4 minutes
  5. 5Use oven-safe crocks. Float bread on top, pile on Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, golden, and dripping over edges. Watch constantly — cheese burns in seconds. Let soup cool 5 min before eating (the crock is dangerously hot).

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2-4 minutes at 500°F. top rack, as close to element as possible. Use oven-safe crocks. Float bread on top, pile on Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly, golden, and dripping over edges. Watch constantly — cheese burns in seconds. Let soup cool 5 min before eating (the crock is dangerously hot).