Bruschetta With Caramelized Onion And Fresh Basil Food

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• After the tomatoes have been chopped, let them sit for about 5 minutes and drain the liquid.
• Mix in onion, basil, garlic and olive oil.
• Just before serving, add some of the Bruschetta mixture onto sliced bread.
• If Bruschetta mixture is cold, broil bruschetta on the bread for a minute or two to warm it up.

CARAMELIZED ONION BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a heavy frypan, sauté onions in butter over low heat until softened, about 5 - 7 minutes.
• Stir in sugar and continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are glazed and golden brown, about 10 - 12 minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring constantly, until vinegar is evaporated; cool.
• Preheat natural gas barbecue on low heat for 10 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile, spread onion mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice.
• Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with pepper; sprinkle over tops.
• Place baguette slices, cheese side up, on a grill topper. Grill, with lid down, over low heat on natural gas barbecue for 3 - 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

TOMATO AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.
• When combined slowly drizzle in oil.
• Add tomatoes and let sit for 20 minutes at room temp.
• Meanwhile back at the bat cave, toast the bread.
• This can be done either in the toaster (if it's got really wide slots) or under the broiler (if using this method watch closely so it doesn't become a brickette).
• When the bread is toasted rub each piece, on one side, with the whole garlic pieces.
• Place the bread on a cookie sheet and top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle on a little cheese and broil till the cheese melts (you can skip that last broiling bit and it's equally as wonderful).
• Serve immediately.
• The tomato mixture also makes a wonderful vinegrette for an antipasto salad.
• Enjoy!

CARAMELIZED APPLE AND ONION BRUSCHETTA WITH MELTED BRIE

Steps:

• Heat Olive Oil in a pan to medium high heat. Add Onions, seasoning with a pinch of salt. Cook until they begin to turn brown and caramelize. DO NOT BURN!
• Add apples, vinegar, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium. Saute until apples are cooked through and vinegar/brown sugar are absorbed.
• In the meantime, slice the brie into pieces that are similar in size to the baguette slices. Place one slice of cheese on each baguette slice. Broil for about 2-3 minutes, or until cheese melts and bread is crispy.
• Top each baguette slice with a spoonful of the caramelized apple/onion mixture. Serve warm.
• Idea! - This appetizer is great for a dinner party where pork is the main dish.