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Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Crostini

Irresistible Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Crostini You’ll Love

Delight in these Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Crostini, a perfect appetizer featuring sweet onions and creamy goat cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 crostini
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crostini Base
  • 1 loaf French baguette fresh and crusty
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for toasting
Caramelized Onions
  • 2 large Yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Topping
  • 8 ounces Goat cheese creamy and tangy
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F for perfectly crisp crostini with a golden edge.
  2. Cut a fresh French baguette into ½-inch slices, then brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
  3. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden brown and crisp.
Caramelizing Onions
  1. In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter with a drizzle of olive oil until foaming.
  2. Add thinly sliced yellow onions, a pinch of brown sugar, and salt. Stir occasionally until deep golden, about 25 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Generously slather each toasted crostini with creamy goat cheese while still warm.
  2. Spoon warm caramelized onions over cheese and finish with fresh thyme leaves for an herby note.
Optional Drizzle
  1. Drizzle with honey for a sweet contrast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, be patient while cooking the onions low and slow for ideal caramelization.

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