Shelly's Recipe

ENGLISH COUNTRY TAVERN ONION ROLLS

Category: Bread

2 tbsp olive oil
3 slices (3 oz) bacon, chopped (optional)
5 cups sliced sweet onions
8 brown and serve Italian rolls (elongated) or 12 brown and serve dinner rolls
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Smoked Gouda or Gruyere Cheese

Heat oil in skillet, add bacon and onions and saute 8 minutes or until tender. Drain off any excess fat. Slice open rolls, keeping the two halves connected and place rolls opened out in shallow baking pan. Top opened rolls with onions and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until rolls are golden. While hot and flexible, fold rolls around filling. Serve with steak, barbecued meats or chicken.