Best Baked Goat Cheese With Caramelized Onion Garlic And Mission Figs Recipes

FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PANINI

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A taste of this sandwich whisks you to the Italian countryside. It combines sweet honey, dried figs, tangy goat cheese, nutty Asiago and salty prosciutto. We often pack it in our picnic basket for summer or fall outings. -Maria Brennan, Middlebury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 dried figs, sliced
1 cup water
3 tablespoons honey
12 slices slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
8 ounces Asiago cheese, sliced
12 thin slices prosciutto
3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Balsamic glaze, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions, sugar and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place figs, water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 20 minutes., Preheat panini maker or indoor electric grill. Layer 6 slices of bread with Asiago cheese, prosciutto, goat cheese, caramelized onions and figs; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with remaining butter., Cook sandwiches, covered, until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

FIGS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE

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Figs! Sweet delicious figs with caramelized onions and goat cheese.

Provided by ServingsofYum

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Cracker Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

¼ cup canola oil
1 large yellow onion, cut into thin slices
¼ cup small dried Mission figs
6 ounces goat cheese, softened
40 crackers

Steps:

Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.
While the onion is cooling, cut the figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch rounds.
Layer 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caramelized onions, and 1 or 2 fig slices on each cracker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 54.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g