Best Caramelized Onion Appetizer Recipes

Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Appetizer image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
16 slices (1/2-inch-thick) baguette-style French bread (from 10-ounce loaf)
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Melt butter in 7-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, brown sugar and vinegar in butter 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown.
Set oven control to broil. Place baguette slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramelized onions evenly onto each baguette slice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese. Broil about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 210 mg

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Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 28m

Yield 18 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 teaspoons olive oil
3 onions, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 flat bread (about 12x9-inches)
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup aged white cheddar cheese, crumbled
pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar and salt; cool, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and rich golden brown, 10-15 minutes; reduce heat if browning too quickly.
Place flatbread on a baking sheet; spread with caramelized onions, top with pear, walnuts and cheese and sprinkle with pepper.
Bake in a 400F oven for 10-13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Let stand for 4 minutes before cutting. Top with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.1, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 50.3, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.2