Description
Caramelized Onion and Brie Crostini is a delicious and elegant appetizer that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the creamy richness of Brie cheese, all served on crispy toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced onions.
- Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar to the onions and stir to combine.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with a slice of Brie cheese and a spoonful of caramelized onions.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- These crostini can be made ahead of time; just assemble and bake before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg