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Crostini with Gorgonzola or Brie, Caramelized Onions, and Pear
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Crostini with Gorgonzola or Brie, Caramelized Onions, and Pear

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 large baguette sliced into thin slices
  • 2 tsp of olive oil
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion diced into thick slices
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • Brie cheese
  • Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1-2 pears. sliced very thin
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Slice the baguette into thin slices, place it on a baking sheet, and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced onions and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once they are caramelized, add sea salt, to taste, and minced garlic. Stir frequently for 60 seconds then remove from heat.
  • Spread either brie or Gorgonzola over the crostini then add some caramelized onion and top with thin slices of pear. Garnish with parsley and eat. Enjoy.