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GORGONZOLA AND CARAMELIZED ONION APPETIZER

Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Appetizer image

Crunchy baguette slices are topped with robust Gorgonzola and sweet caramelized onions.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

GORGONZOLA POLENTA BITES

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I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That's how you spread holiday cheer. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tube (18 ounces) polenta, cut into 16 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons dried currants, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and marmalade. Bring to a boil; cook 5-7 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons., Meanwhile, place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press both sides of polenta slices in bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Arrange polenta on a serving platter; spoon cheese over top. Sprinkle with currants if desired; drizzle with vinegar mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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