ROASTED SWEET ONIONS WITH CABRALES BLUE CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Roast     Vinegar     Blue Cheese     Winter     Chive     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil
4 ounces Cabrales or other strong blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange onions in single layer on rimmed baking sheet; drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over; turn onions to coat. Sprinkle with salt. Roast until soft and brown on edges, turning every 15 minutes, about 1 hour. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
  • Sprinkle cheese over onions. Drizzle 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, then vinegar over cheese and onions. Sprinkle with almonds, then chives and serve.

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