Caramelized Onion Appetizer Food

GORGONZOLA AND CARAMELIZED ONION APPETIZER

Steps:

• Melt butter in 7-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, brown sugar and vinegar in butter 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown.
• Set oven control to broil. Place baguette slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramelized onions evenly onto each baguette slice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese. Broil about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

CARAMELIZED ONION APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar and salt; cool, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and rich golden brown, 10-15 minutes; reduce heat if browning too quickly.
• Place flatbread on a baking sheet; spread with caramelized onions, top with pear, walnuts and cheese and sprinkle with pepper.
• Bake in a 400F oven for 10-13 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Let stand for 4 minutes before cutting. Top with parsley, if desired.

CARAMELIZED ONION FLATBREAD WITH SPICED OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large skillet, over medium-low heat saute the onions and garlic in butter for 20 minutes or until golden brown and caramelized, stirring with a wooden spoon, throughout the cooking process. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Turn dough onto a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan. Press the dough out into a circle about 10 inches in diameter with your hands; (this does not have to be perfect). Using the handle end of a wooden spoon handle, make deep indentations about 1-inch apart on top of the dough. Top with the caramelized onions and sprinkle with fresh herbs and cheeses. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes.
• Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan, over medium heat and simmer until reduced by half.
• Combine the oil with chili flakes in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes to let the chili flavor infuse into the oil
• Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic reduction and chili oil before serving.

CARAMELIZED ONION TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, chopped anchovies, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until the onions are sweet and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, holding the knife parallel to the cutting board, shave off the rounded top and bottom of the baguette with a serrated knife so that it lies flat. Then cut the baguette in half lengthwise to make 2 long slices of bread. Brush both sides of each with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
• When the onions are cooked, put the bread slices on a baking sheet and spread with the onions. Garnish with olives and drizzle with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake until the bread is crispy, about 15 minutes. Shower with Parmigiano. Cut into pieces and serve hot.
• Serve the onion toasts alongside an assortment of Italian meats.

ONION BRIE APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the onions, butter, brown sugar and vinegar over medium-low heat until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and cool to room temperature.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into an 11x8 inch rectangle.
• Spread Brie over pastry.
• Cover with the onions; sprinkle with caraway seeds.
• Roll up one long side to the middle of the dough; roll up the other side so the two rolls meet in the center.
• Using a serrated knife, cut into 1/2 inch slices.
• Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over slices.
• Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onions in butter until the onions are soft and dark brown, approximately 25 minutes. Stir in sugar, and continue cooking for 1 or 2 more minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Grease a pizza pan or cookie sheet, and press out the dough to desired thickness. Spread onions evenly over the dough, and top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.