Caramelized Onion And Gorgonzola Bruschetta Recipes

CARAMELIZED-ONION BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In 12-inch heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until sizzling. Cook onions in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Cook 9 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and light golden brown. Cool onion mixture slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Set oven control to broil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn bread; broil 1 to 2 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
• Spread about 2 teaspoons cream cheese on each bread slice. Top each with 1 tablespoon onion mixture; sprinkle with small amount parsley.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven 425 degrees.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring frequently, 15 minutes or until onion is golden.
• Arrange bread on baking sheet. Evenly rub with garlic, then brush with remaining olive oil. Bake 10 minutes or until golden. Evenly spread Pasta Sauce on bread, then top with cheese, onion and pine nuts. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• *SUBSTITUTION: Use your favorite prepared pizza crust instead of bread for a quick meal.

GORGONZOLA AND CARAMELIZED ONION APPETIZER

Steps:

• Melt butter in 7-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, brown sugar and vinegar in butter 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown.
• Set oven control to broil. Place baguette slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramelized onions evenly onto each baguette slice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese. Broil about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

BRUSCHETTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven on BROIL.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sugar; cook 15-20 minutes or until very soft and golden brown; stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Cool mixture slightly then stir in the fresh basil.
• Cut baguette into 1/2" slices. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Broil the bread for 2 minutes or until toasted. Watch oven carefully!
• Divide and spread caramelized onion mixture over each bread slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with fresh cracked black pepper.
• Return to oven and broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
• Garnish each slice with 1 or 2 fresh basil leaves if desired.

CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND FIG JAM

Steps:

• To prepare jam, remove stems from figs. Place figs and juice in a food processor; process until figs are coarsely chopped.
• Place fig mixture, 2 cups water, syrup, and dash of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until thick. Cool completely.
• To prepare onions, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
• Add onion, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
• While onion cooks, add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup at a time, to keep onion from sticking to pan.
• Spread 1 teaspoon cheese over each baguette slice. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon onion mixture and 1 teaspoon jam. Sprinkle evenly with thyme leaves.