Caramelized Red Onion Soup With Goat Cheese Crostini Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• 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.

CARAMELIZED ONION CROSTINI

Steps:

• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 sliced onions, 3 chopped anchovies and 2 teaspoons chopped thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are golden brown, 20 minutes. Slice 1 baguette in half lengthwise. Butter the bread; top with the onions, pitted nicoise olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven until the bread is crisp, 15 minutes. Cut into pieces; top with shaved parmesan.

CARAMELIZED RED ONION SOUP WITH GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray and add onions, garlic, sugar, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring often, until onions are quite soft but haven't begun to color, about 25 minutes.
• Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a spoon to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
• Add the broth and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 4 cups, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread goat cheese on the toasted bread slices.
• Ladle soup into 4 warmed bowls and float 2 toasts in each bowl. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.
• Serve hot.

STEAK AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS CROSTINI

Steps:

• Slice the baguette horizontally and toss with olive oil and kosher salt. Place on a cookie sheet and toast until crostini is golden brown and moist in the middle. Remove from oven and let cool. Grill or oven broil your flank steak and salt to taste. Cook for 15 minutes on each side or until meat is prepared to your liking.
• In a skillet fry your onions with a 1/4-cup of water and a dash or Worcestershire sauce for flavor. Set aside and let cool. Roast the garlic and set-aside. Spread roasted garlic on each crostini and top with arugula, flank steak and caramelized onions. Garnish with fresh diced chives.

RED ONION CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté 3 minutes. Add onions, garlic, lemon juice and fennel seeds; sauté until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.)
• Drizzle each toast slice with 1 teaspoon oil. Divide onion mixture among toasts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened. Stir in sugar and cook, stirring, until onions are browned, about 25 minutes.
• Stir in thyme, salt, pepper and vinegar. Remove from heat.
• Preheat broiler. Spread crostini liberally with onion and sprinkle with cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted.