Best Creamy Caramelized Onion Crostini Recipes

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CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



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Caramelized onions topped with cheese and served on French bread! Relish a crispy appetizer ready in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
24 slices (1/4-inch thick) French bread baguette
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salt, brown sugar, and vinegar. Cook 30 to 35 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese; blending until smooth; set aside.
  • Place 1 teaspoon caramelized onions onto each bread slice; top with 1 rounded teaspoon cheese mixture. Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMELIZED ONION CROSTINI



Caramelized Onion Crostini image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 sliced onions, 3 chopped anchovies and 2 teaspoons chopped thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are golden brown, 20 minutes. Slice 1 baguette in half lengthwise. Butter the bread; top with the onions, pitted nicoise olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven until the bread is crisp, 15 minutes. Cut into pieces; top with shaved parmesan.

STEAK AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS CROSTINI



Steak and Caramelized Onions Crostini image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. flank steak (cleaned)
1 French baguette (sliced into 1/4-inch pieces)
1/2-cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Bermuda red onion
2 cups organic Arugula
6 cloves garlic (peeled)

Steps:

  • Slice the baguette horizontally and toss with olive oil and kosher salt. Place on a cookie sheet and toast until crostini is golden brown and moist in the middle. Remove from oven and let cool. Grill or oven broil your flank steak and salt to taste. Cook for 15 minutes on each side or until meat is prepared to your liking.
  • In a skillet fry your onions with a 1/4-cup of water and a dash or Worcestershire sauce for flavor. Set aside and let cool. Roast the garlic and set-aside. Spread roasted garlic on each crostini and top with arugula, flank steak and caramelized onions. Garnish with fresh diced chives.

CREAMY CARAMELIZED ONION CROSTINI



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Hot toasty bread topped with a warm creamy onion, garlic and bacon spread. Great for parties, appetizers, or even a main dish. You'll need two cookie sheets.

Provided by SpicyHot

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 9-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 slices of neo-tuscan boule bread, one inch thick slices (easy to find at BJ's)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
8 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese
8 garlic cloves
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
5 slices bacon, diced
3 tablespoons imitation bacon bits (as a vegetarian option)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a small frying pan, add 1/4 cup oil and the 8 cloves of garlic, with skin on. cook on low for 15 minutes.
  • In a different frying pan, add remainder of vegetable oil, heat on high until oil is hot.
  • add onions, bacon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, poulty seasoning, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low Caramelize onions and cook bacon for about 15 minutes or until onions are brown in color.
  • Once garlic is cool enough to touch, but still warm, squeeze from skins, finely chop.
  • In a bowl mix 4 tablespoons of softened butter and cream cheese together.
  • Add to the bowl, caramelized onions, bacon and garlic. (if you choose to use bacon bits, do not add until bread comes out of oven).
  • Cover both cookie sheets with foil, spread 2 tablespoons of butter on each. make sure entire sheet is covered with butter.
  • Place 5 slices of bread on each cookie sheet.
  • Spoon the warm cream cheese mixture on to each slice of bread.
  • Pop into oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • If doing vegetarian, evenly sprinkle the bacon bits now. press them into the bread with the back of a spoon.
  • If using for appetizer cut each slice of bread in half.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 63.4, Sodium 572.3, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3, Protein 6.2

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