CARAMELIZED ONION AND CHEESE TOASTS

Caramelized Onion and Cheese Toasts image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 20m

Yield 8 hors d'oeurvres

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium baguette, cut into 32 - 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup olive oil, for brushing
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
2 ounces taleggio or 2 ounces reblochon cheese, cut into 8 thin slices

Steps:

CROSTINI TOASTS:.
Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the bread on 2 large baking sheets, and brush each slice on both sides with the olive oil. Bake for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
The toasts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:.
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the water and cook until it has evaporated and the onion is very tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and let cool.
ASSEMBLY:.
Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the Crostini Toasts on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheese. Bake for about 4 minutes, or just until the cheese melts. Top with the caramelized onion and serve.
The caramelized onion can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Let the onions return to room temperature before using it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.1