Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Caramelized Onion Crostini
For some reason when it's unreasonably hot outside, I'm not in the mood to talk or write much. I just feel like vegging out. Here's a little idea for a crostini. Me and my appetizers, right? Okay, its some caramelized sweet onion mixed into a balsamic vinegar reduction placed over a piece of swiss cheese and a garlic flavored crostini made from a pan de sal mini loaf. Phew...that was a mouthful. Try saying that ten times fast! Oh and a sprinkle pinch of grated parmesan on top.
You can use whichever bread you desire. Traditionally, a crostini is made from slices of a french baguette. This is a great way to start the meal.
This recipe will generally make about a dozen. It's a good snack or meal in itself. Either way, it's a yummy time!
Caramelized Onion Crostini
1 medium sweet onion (sliced into half moons)
1 Tbsp dry thyme
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 french baguette (cut into 1/2 slices)
Olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
Garlic powder
Swiss cheese slices (cut into sizable pieces for the bread)
grated parmesan cheese
Preheat your oven to 350˚F
Baste both sides of the the bread slices with some olive oil and sprinkle a little garlic powder over them.
Place them on an ungreased baking sheet and toast them for roughly 5-10 min.
In a sauce pan, melt the butter and heat the oil. Add in the onions. Cook them until they slightly turn brown in color. Season with the dry thyme. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Using that same pan, add in the balsamic vinegar. Heat it until it slightly thickens. Add in the onions once again and stir, coating them.
Putting it together:
Take a crostini place one of the cheese slices on top followed by some of the onion. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of parmesan on top and voila!
It is only 6am and I want some of these. This will be an addition to my annual Xmax cocktail party. love the addition of thyme. Very yummu looking!
ReplyDeleteHow delicious. You have some of my favorite flavours here! Bread, cheese, carmelized onions... whats not to like!
ReplyDeleteI can eat caramelized onions on just about everything. Why is it so so good?? Great appetizer idea here!
ReplyDeletethe caramelized onions look so tempting - nice crostini!
ReplyDeleteJenn-
ReplyDeleteThis looks terrific!!!!
My husband LOVES caramelized onions...I am going to make this one day...
Oh my, my mouth is watering! Yummy, yummy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic sounding appy!
ReplyDeleteThese crostini sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the sweet, creamy taste of caramelized onions! That is the perfect party appetizer!
ReplyDeleteThese definitely look delicious. I love caramelized onions w/ stinky cheese...perfect!! :D
ReplyDeleteThese look seriously good! I love caramelized onions so this recipe has my name on it.
ReplyDeleteCaramelized onions are one of my very favorite foods ever - this is my kind of crostini.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! I love caramelized onions. Nice combo of ingredients!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great little appetizer!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Just give me a plate of those and a glass of wine and I'm good to go.
ReplyDeleteoh yum!
ReplyDeleteDenise: I get that way in the morngin too.
ReplyDeleteHeavenly: Cool!
Zoe: Yeah.. good question. Why is it so good?
Doggy, finsmom, Andrea, Teanna: Thanks.
Miranda: You hubby will definitely love this.
Dana: Mine, too. lol.
Girlichef: Me, too.
Mary: Awesome!
Pam: Woohoo!!
Pooja, Ungroumet: Thanks.
Lana: Definitely goes great with a glass of wine.
Oyster Culture: ;-)
You got me at caramelised onions...love it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I might try a serving for lunch.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm onions. They are oh so good. This sounds like a winner for all of us folks who don't mind sticky breath1
ReplyDeletepigpig: ;-)
ReplyDeleteKristin: Go for it!!
Duo Dishes: I don't mind having onion breath. lol.
Ya, it's definitely unreasonably hot here, and I've been completely vegged out all day.
ReplyDeleteYour crostini are bites full of great flavor!
These look amazing! I love the onion - what a great combo of flavors.
ReplyDeletesimple recipes are the best!
ReplyDeleteHey that's a great dish for a party-nice little party bites!!
ReplyDeleteLisa: As much as I want to do stuff, vegging out seems like the only option. lol.
ReplyDeleteReeni, momgateway, Sweta, Tastyeats: Thanks.
Back when I could actually open my mouth and chew this is the kind of thing I would have chewed on for hours! GREG
ReplyDeleteI can relate. Too hot = vegging. But, caramelized onions = mmmm.
ReplyDeleteoh yum. Definately whipping myself up a batch soon
ReplyDeleteooh, these sound great
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "caramelized"!
ReplyDeleteThese sound heavenly. I love caramelized onions, balsamic, OMG!! Swiss too.. love it!
ReplyDeleteGreg: You will again one day soon!!
ReplyDeleteHummingbird: ;-)
Pixel: enjoy!
Justin: Thanks.
Phyllis: Keyword caramelized!!
Donna: you love it all. hehehe...
Caramelized onions look fantastic, i cant imagine my life without onions, perfect appetizer!
ReplyDeleteParita: I can't imagine my life without onions too.
ReplyDeleteI should not be looking at your blog when I'm hungry! This looks delicious and I love caramelized onions!!!
ReplyDeleteNutmeg: I do that all the time.
ReplyDeleteI totally want some of these! Caramelized onions are just too good to turn down. Will be sure to make this right away. Thanks for sharing it with us! :)
ReplyDeleteSo yummy - I love caramelized onions. These look delicious!
ReplyDeleteKamran: Your welcome.
ReplyDeleteJen: They definitely do.
Goodness, there is really much worthwhile data in this post!
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