Onion Toasties Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• 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 and drizzle with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake until the bread is crispy, about 15 minutes. Shower with Parmigiano. Cut into pieces and serve hot.
• Serve the onion toasts alongside an assortment of Italian meats.

FRENCH ONION TOASTS

Steps:

• Melt one tablespoon butter in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
• Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally (do not burn) until tender and a golden brown (approx 15-20 minutes).
• Stir rosemary, salt and pepper into the onions and remove from heat.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly butter one side of each slice of french bread.
• Place the bread, butter side down, on a baking sheet.
• Divide the onion evenly over the top of the french bread, coving as most of the surface as possible.
• Top the bread as evenly as possible with the grated cheese.
• Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is well melted.

CHEESE AND ONION ON TOAST

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy based saucepan, add ground pepper, do
• not allow butter to brown.
• Add the cornflour and beat like mad
• until a roux like consistency happens, gradually add the milk and.
• continue to cook over a medium heat until the sauce has thickened.
• Add the grated cheese and mix in well, once mixed in add the chopped onions and cook gently for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Spread the cheese and onion mixture onto the toasted bread and place under a pre-heated griller until golden brown.

ONION TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Stir together onion and mayonnaise. Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat until lightly toasted (watch carefully). Remove from oven and turn toasts over. Spread evenly with onion mixture and sprinkle with cheese and freshly ground pepper.
• Broil hors d'oeuvres until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully to prevent burning).
• Serve warm.

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.

VIDALIA ONION TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Combine onion, mayo, and cheese in a bowl and mix until well combined.
• Spread mixture on the bread slices and sprinkle with paprika.
• Place on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

ONION TOASTIES

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise, onion, and cheese.
• Spread 1 teaspoon of mixture on each bread slice.
• Bake on a baking sheet at 450 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
• Serve immediately.