Caramelized Onion Toasts Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• CROSTINI TOASTS:.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the bread on 2 large baking sheets, and brush each slice on both sides with the olive oil. Bake for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
• The toasts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• CARAMELIZED ONIONS:.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the water and cook until it has evaporated and the onion is very tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and let cool.
• ASSEMBLY:.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the Crostini Toasts on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheese. Bake for about 4 minutes, or just until the cheese melts. Top with the caramelized onion and serve.
• The caramelized onion can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Let the onions return to room temperature before using it.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS TARTLETS

Steps:

• In a saute pan heat oil. Add onions and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until onions are golden brown (15 minutes). Let onion cool.
• In a bowl combine, yogurt, parmesan cheese and herbs mix well. Add cooled onions.
• Spoon 1 healthy teaspoon per phyllo cup and bake tartlets 10 minutes or until golden brown.

CARAMELIZED ONION TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture from onions has evaporated and onions are completely wilted., Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle vinegar over onions. Cook and stir for 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Stir in brown sugar; cook and stir for 15-20 minutes longer or until onions are a caramel brown color. , If onions begin to stick to skillet, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until onions no longer stick to skillet.

TOASTED BLUE CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook until just beginning to color, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Add sugar and cook until onions are deep golden brown and very soft, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in vinegar and raisins. Season caramelized onions to taste with salt and pepper. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Top with cheese, dividing equally. Top each with 1/4 cup caramelized onions. Top with remaining bread slices to form 4 sandwiches. Spread half of butter over tops of sandwiches. Heat heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches, buttered side down. Spread remaining butter over tops of bread. Partially cover and cook until bottoms are brown, about 3 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cook until second sides brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Cut each sandwich into 6 wedges.

CARAMELIZED ONION TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions, chopped anchovies, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until the onions are sweet and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, holding the knife parallel to the cutting board, shave off the rounded top and bottom of the baguette with a serrated knife so that it lies flat.
• Then cut the baguette in half lengthwise to make 2 long slices of bread.
• Brush both sides of each with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
• When the onions are cooked, put the bread slices on a baking sheet and spread with the onions.
• Garnish with olives, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.
• Place in the oven and bake until the bread is crispy, about 15 minutes.
• Shower with Parmigiano.
• Cut into pieces and serve hot.
• Serving suggestions: store bought Italian cured meats.