CARAMELIZED-ONION BRUSCHETTA

Caramelized-Onion Bruschetta image

Looking for a new appetizer? Try an easy bruschetta where you can cook the carmelized onions ahead.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 large red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons raspberry or balsamic vinegar
1 loaf (1 pound) baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tub (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with herbs or vegetables
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In 12-inch heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until sizzling. Cook onions in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Cook 9 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and light golden brown. Cool onion mixture slightly, about 10 minutes.
Set oven control to broil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn bread; broil 1 to 2 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Spread about 2 teaspoons cream cheese on each bread slice. Top each with 1 tablespoon onion mixture; sprinkle with small amount parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg