INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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4 cups sliced sweet onions (about 2 pounds)
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2 tablespoons dry sherry
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1/2 cup unsalted beef stock, preferably homemade
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1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stem
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1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
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4 thick slices French or Italian bread