Caramelized Onion Toasts Recipes

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.

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.