Toasty Onion Cheese Appetizer 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.

CHEESE & ONION TOAST

Steps:

• Finely slice the red onions, then tip them into a large frying pan with the butter and a big pinch of salt. Cover and cook on a low-medium heat for 30 mins, stirring regularly. Take off the lid, then scatter with the sugar, season well and cook for 5 more mins until caramelised.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan, then whisk in the stout and the English mustard. Stir in the grated cheddar and whisk until melted, then season and add a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Take off the heat, then whisk in the egg. Divide the onions between two toasts, top with dollops of the cheesy sauce, then grill for 2-3 mins until browning and bubbling.

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.

ONION CHEESE BREAD APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut bread lengthwise down the middle to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Cut diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Repeat cuts in the opposite direction. Stuff bread with cheese and onions. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. x 12 in.)., Combine the butter, lemon juice and mustard; drizzle over bread. Fold foil around bread. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Unwrap; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bread is lightly crisp. Cut into pieces; serve warm.

TOASTY ONION CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Slice bread.
• Toast bread in toaster.
• Generously spread with mayonnaise.
• Spread with thinly sliced onions.
• Cover with cheese.
• Grill at broil until cheese is melted and golden.

ONION RYE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the onions, bacon, mayonnaise and Swiss cheese. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on each slice of bread. Top with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture. , Cover and freeze in a single layer for up to 2 months, or bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. , To use frozen appetizers: Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

CHEESE- AND ONION-TOPPED APPETIZER ROUNDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, garlic powder and water until soft dough forms. Let stand about 10 minutes or until cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and onions until blended.
• Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 12 to 15 times or until smooth. Press or roll dough until 1/8 inch thick. Cut with 2-inch round cutter dipped in Bisquick mix. On ungreased cookie sheet, place rounds about 1 inch apart. Spoon cheese mixture on each round.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

BACON-CHEESE APPETIZER TOASTS

Steps:

• Mix processed cheese food, Cheddar cheese, bacon, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard together in a bowl.
• Heat skillet over medium heat.
• Butter both sides of each slice of bread and toast in skillet until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side; arrange onto a baking sheet. Repeat toasting with remaining butter and bread slices.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Spoon cheese-and-bacon mixture atop the toasts. Arrange toasts on a baking sheet.
• Heat toasts under the broiler until the topping is hot and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

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.

PARMESAN ONION TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix all ingredients except toast; Spread on toast.
• Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Broil 4" from source of heat 2-3 minutes or until golden and bubbly.