Bennigan's Is An Irish-American Grill Tavern Famous For Their Food And Fun, Casual Atmosphere. Its Menu Is Loaded With Healthy Salads, Nice Selection Of Burgers, Steak And Chicken Entrees, Sandwiches And Desserts. Whatever You Go To One Of Their Locations In The US, Cyprus, El Salvador, Greece Or Elsewhere, You Can Enjoy Great, Creative Food. Let Me Share With You Two Copycat Recipes From Their Extensive Menu. Bennigan's Onion Soup12 Pound Firm White Onions -- Sliced14 Cup Butter2 Tablespoons Corn Oil3 Tablespoons Flour1 Quart Chicken Broth1 Quart Beef Broth8 Slices French BreadSwiss Cheese -- ShreddedParmesan -- GratedSaute Onions In Butter And Oil Until Onions Are Transparent, But Notwell Browned. When Tender, Turn Heat To Lowest Point And Sprinkle Withflour, Stirring Vigorously. Pour Into Dutch Oven And Stir In Broths.Heat Thoroughly And Divide Among 8 Oven-proof Bowls. Mix Equal Parts Ofcheese To Smooth Paste And Spread Over Bread. Float A Slice Ofbread Atop Each Serving. Place All Bowls On Oven Rack 4" From Broiler Heatand Broil Until Cheese Melts. Serve At Once. Leftover Soup Freezeswell Up To 6 Months.Bennigan's Hot Bacon Dressing2 Ounces Bacon Grease14 Pound Red Onion, Dice Fine2 Cups Water12 Cup Honey12 Cup Red Wine Vinegar2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard1 12 Tablespoons Cornstarch1 Tablespoon Tabasco (optional)Place The Bacon Grease In A Saucepan Over Medium-high Heat.Add The Onions And Saute Until The Onions Start To Blacken. Whilethe Onions Are Carmelizing, In A Mixing Bowl Place The Water,honey, Pepper Sauce, And Red Wine Vinegar. Using A Wire Whisk,mix The Ingredients Well.Add The Cornstarch And Whisk Well. After The Onions Havecarmelized, Add The Dijon Mustard To The Onions And Stir Togetherwith A Rubber Spatula. Add The Water, Vinegar, Pepper Saucehoney And Cornstarch To The Mustard And Onions And Mix.Continue Stirring Until Mix Thickens And Comes To A Boil. Removefrom Heat And Store In Refigerator Until Needed. To Reheat Use Adouble Boiler.
