CARAMELIZED ONION AND FIG BRUSCHETTA

CARAMELIZED ONION AND FIG BRUSCHETTA image

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 bias-cut slices (about 1/2" thick) baguette-style French bread
1 T. olive oil
1 T. butter
1 C. thinly sliced onion
1 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
2-3 T. fig preserves
2-3 oz. sliced taleggio cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425. Ligthly brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 7-9 min. or until bread is crisp and lightly browned, turning once. 2. For caramelized onion; in a small skillet, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, uncovered, over med-low heat for 10-15 min. or until onion is tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Stir in prosciutto. 3. To assemble, spread fig preserves on toasted bread slices; top with onion mixture and taleggio cheese. Return bread slices to the baking sheet. Bake about 3 min. or until bruschetta is heated through and cheese is softened. Serve warm or cool. 4. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and bake bread slices as directed; cool. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Prepare caramelized onion as directed; cool. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Assemble and bake the bruschetta as directed.