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Caramelized Onion Bruschetta

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 12
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Looking for a new appetizer? Try an easy bruschetta where you can cook the carmelized onions ahead.
Created Aug 30, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine
  • 3 large red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) raspberry or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 long loaf baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) slices
  • 1 tub (250 g) soft cream cheese with herbs or vegetables
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Steps

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    1
    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.
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    2
    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.
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    3
    Spread about 2 teaspoons cream cheese on each bread slice. Top each with 1 tablespoon onion mixture; sprinkle with small amount parsley.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Variation: The caramelized onion mixture is also great on sandwiches and grilled meat.
  • Tip 2
    Do-Ahead: The onion mixture can be made two or three days before serving and stored in the fridge. Then just toast the bread, assemble and serve.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 27g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 Servings (2 Slices Each)
Calories
270
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
40mg
Sodium
330mg
Total Carbs
27g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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