Chanterelle And Caramelized Onion Bruschetta Recipes

BRUSCHETTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven broiler.
• Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and brush them with about 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place them under the broiler for 2 minutes on each side or until they are golden. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion slices and cook until they are soft and have a deep brown, about 25 to 30 minutes, if the onions dry out and stick to the pan, add water as needed, usually a couple of tablespoons will do but keep adding more if the onions stick. Add the mushroom slices. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Add the garlic, fresh thyme and salt.
• Divide the onion mixture over each of the slices of bread, sprinkle with Parmesan shavings and chopped parsley. If desired, drizzle with olive oil before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature

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.

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.