BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PISTACHIO AND CRANBERRY

Brie with Caramelized Onions, Pistachio and Cranberry image

Surprise your guests with this delicious appetizer, ideal for the holidays! Brie with caramelized onions, nuts and cranberry - a great spread to serve with crackers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine*
1 medium onion, cut into fourths and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Vegetable oil
1 round (15 ounces) Brie cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, slivered almonds or walnuts
Crackers, if desired

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cranberries, brown sugar and vinegar. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and caramelized.
3. Lightly brush ovenproof plate with oil. Place cheese on center of plate. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted.
4. Spoon onion topping over cheese. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg