Canape of Maytag Blue Cheese and Roasted Walnuts with a Caramelized Onion and Apple Relish (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound maytag blue cheese, crumbled |
1 cup toasted walnut pieces |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
salt |
freshly ground white pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup thinly sliced onions |
1 cup julienned granny smith apples |
rice wine vinegar |
24 rounds french bread (2 inches by 1/4-inch), toasted |
parsley |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the cheese, walnuts and cream. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. In a small saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and apples. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until caramelized, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, to taste, and cool completely. Spread a heaping spoonful of the cheese mixture over each toasted round of French bread. Garnish with a small pile of the apple-onion mixture and parsley.
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