Appetizers
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Crostini
Description
Caramelized onions topped with cheese and served on French bread! Relish a crispy appetizer ready in an hour.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 24 slices (1/4-inch thick) French bread baguette
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened
- 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves
Directions:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salt, brown sugar, and vinegar. Cook 30 to 35 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese; blending until smooth; set aside.
- Place 1 teaspoon caramelized onions onto each bread slice; top with 1 rounded teaspoon cheese mixture. Sprinkle with herbs.
