CARAMELIZED ONION, ROASTED PEPPER AND CINNAMON CHEESE SPREAD

Caramelized Onion, Roasted Pepper and Cinnamon Cheese Spread image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
24 Keebler® Town House® Original crackers

Steps:

1. In large skillet cook onion in oil, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in bell peppers, parsley, salt and black pepper. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl stir together cream cheese and cinnamon. Spread on KEEBLER TOWN HOUSE Original crackers. Top with onion mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Entwine Pairing: Chardonnay (sweet onions and tangy red peppers bring out the wine's apricot fruit)
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 2 crackers, 1.5 tsp cream cheese mixture plus 1 tbs onion mixture; Calories 90, Calories From Fat 70, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 8g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 115mg, Total Carbohydrates 5g, Sugars 1g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%