MELTY ONION TOASTS

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Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

50g butter
6 onions , sliced
2 tsp golden caster sugar
splash of brandy (optional)
6 slices sourdough bread
300g mature cheddar , sliced
watercress and your favourite dressing, to serve

Steps:

Heat the butter in a sauté pan, add the onions, then sprinkle over the sugar. Sweat the onions for 20 mins over a medium heat, stirring them occasionally, until sticky and golden. Add the brandy, if using, reduce down to nothing, then season to taste. This onion topping can be made 2 days ahead and kept covered.
Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toast the bread, spread the onions over, then top with slices of cheese. The toasts can be made up 1 hr ahead. Place on a baking tray, then bake for 15 mins until bubbling and golden. Serve each piece of toast on a plate with a sprig of dressed watercress next to it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.46 milligram of sodium