Crostini with Balsamic Onions and Cheese (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Ingredients:
24 (1/4-inch-thick) diagonal slices cut from a long thin loaf italian or french bread |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
4 cups thinly sliced red onions |
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/2 cup soft cheese, such as blue or goat |
2 tablespoons fresh snipped chives |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Brush bread with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and tender, about 8 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until it evaporates, about 30 seconds. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cool to room temperature. Divide onions evenly among crostini and top each with about 1 teaspoon crumbled cheese. Garnish each crostini with 1/4 teaspoon of chives and serve immediately at room temperature.
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