Onion toasts are a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. They are quick and easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. There are many ways to make onion toasts, but they all start with thinly sliced onions that are sautéed until caramelized. The onions can then be served on top of toasted bread, with or without cheese, or they can be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. Onion toasts can also be made with different kinds of bread, such as sourdough, rye, or pumpernickel. Some recipes call for adding herbs or spices to the onions, and others might suggest using different toppings, such as bacon, avocado, or tomatoes. No matter how you choose to make them, onion toasts are a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
POTATO, LEEK AND ONION SOUP WITH GARLIC CHEESE TOASTS
Provided by Daveena Limonick
Categories Soup/Stew Cheese Potato Vegetarian Lunch Leek Winter Swiss Cheese Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, potatoes and onion. Sauté until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Add broth and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree 5 cups soup in blender. Return to pot. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in small skillet over low heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. Add cheese to garlic in skillet and toss to combine. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto bread slices, dividing equally. Bake toasts until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
- Bring soup to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle generously with chives. Serve, passing toasts separately.
ONION TOASTS
Categories Onion Broil Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mayonnaise Parmesan Gourmet
Yield Makes 12 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Stir together onion and mayonnaise. Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat until lightly toasted (watch carefully). Remove from oven and turn toasts over. Spread evenly with onion mixture and sprinkle with cheese and freshly ground pepper.
- Broil hors d'oeuvres until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully to prevent burning).
- Serve warm.
PERFECT POTATO, LEEK AND ONION SOUP WITH GARLIC CHEESE TOASTS
Comfort food at it's finest! This creamy, flavor-full soup is perfect to curl up with on a cold day or any time of year.
Provided by CHILI SPICE
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- SOUP:.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add leeks, potatoes, and onion. Saute until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Add broth and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches puree cooled soup in a blender ( or use a hand emulsifier in the pot). Return puree to pot. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated).
- GARLIC CHEESE TOASTS:.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Stir olive oil and garlic in a small skillet over low heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute; remove from heat and cool. Add cheese to garlic in skillet; toss and combine. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture onto bread slices, dividing equally. Bake toasts until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
- Bring soup to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle generously with chives. Serve with the garlic cheese toasts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.3, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 507.2, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 20.9
FRENCH ONION TOASTS
Make and share this French Onion Toasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by _Pixie_
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 12 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt one tablespoon butter in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
- Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally (do not burn) until tender and a golden brown (approx 15-20 minutes).
- Stir rosemary, salt and pepper into the onions and remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly butter one side of each slice of french bread.
- Place the bread, butter side down, on a baking sheet.
- Divide the onion evenly over the top of the french bread, coving as most of the surface as possible.
- Top the bread as evenly as possible with the grated cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is well melted.
FRENCH ONION DIP WITH GRUYERE TOASTS
Sweet caramelized onions and plenty of fresh thyme add bold flavor to brighten this hearty dip, inspired by French onion soup. Serve with cheesy baguette as the traditional soup garnish, and endive for some pleasantly bitter contrast to the richness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and browned, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Fold in the onion mixture until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Arrange the bread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each slice with about 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve dip with the cheese toasts and endive leaves.
ROAST PORK BELLY TOASTS WITH BLOOD-ORANGE BBQ SAUCE AND PICKLED RED ONION
This meltingly tender pork belly is an impressive yet surprisingly easy hors d'oeuvre to make-all you need is patience. The pork belly, barbecue sauce, pickled onions and crostini can all be completed at least three days ahead of time, making day of prep a breeze.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Bread Onion Pork Appetizer Christmas Orange Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 40 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Cook the pork belly:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. With a very sharp knife, score the fat of the pork belly into 1/2-inch diagonal lines starting at one corner; repeat going the opposite direction to create a 1/2-inch cross-hatch pattern. Season very generously with salt and pepper on both sides of the pork.
- Place the onion, fennel, thyme and orange peel in the bottom of a small roasting pan. Lay the pork on top of the vegetables, then pour the oil, wine and broth on and around the pork belly. Cover the pan with foil and cook pork is until easily pierced with a knife, about 3 hours.
- To compress the pork (which makes for a better presentation): Transfer pork to a separate, low-sided serving dish. Cover in plastic wrap and top with another serving dish, weighing it down with cans or other heavy items.
- Make the pickled red onions:
- Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup warm water in a medium bowl and stir to dissolve. Add the sliced onion and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour (or refrigerate at least overnight and up to 1 week).
- Make the BBQ sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the fennel, shallot, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar, vinegar, bay leaf, star anise, and juice. Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened enough to coat the pork and reduced by two thirds, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Assemble the toasts:
- When ready to serve, heat the broiler. Slice the pork belly across into 1/2-inch slices, then cut each slice into thirds. Arrange the slices on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side down; brush with the sauce and broil until crisped. Place one piece of pork on each toast; top with a little more sauce, pickled red onion, fennel fronds, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
Steps:
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat butter and oil over medium. Add onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes more. (If bottom of pot gets too dry, add about 1/4 cup water and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.)
- Add port and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in both broths and 2 cups water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes. To serve, divide among eight bowls and top each with a cheese toast.
- Freezing Soup
- Let soup cool completely, then pour into airtight containers, leaving 1 inch of space at top. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in microwave or overnight in refrigerator and reheat over low.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 261
- Fat: 11.6g (5.2g Saturated Fat)
- Protein: 10.9g
- Carbohydrates: 26.1g
- Fiber: 3.7g
CARAMELIZED ONION AND CHEESE TOASTS
These Hors D'Oeuvres are such great tasting appetizers, everyone will simply love them', I'm sure you will have to double or maybe even triple the recipe to keep everyone happy!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 hors d'oeurvres
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- CROSTINI TOASTS:.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the bread on 2 large baking sheets, and brush each slice on both sides with the olive oil. Bake for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- The toasts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- CARAMELIZED ONIONS:.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until it begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the water and cook until it has evaporated and the onion is very tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and let cool.
- ASSEMBLY:.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Arrange the Crostini Toasts on a baking sheet and top each with a slice of cheese. Bake for about 4 minutes, or just until the cheese melts. Top with the caramelized onion and serve.
- The caramelized onion can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Let the onions return to room temperature before using it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.1
STEAK SERVED ON PARMESAN TOASTS WITH SOUR CREAM/ONION/GARLIC SAU
This is a different way to serve your favorite steak. The sauce is wonderful. The original recipe is said to be French Cuisine by Debra Weber and I changed it some for us, so not sure if it is still considered French. Hope you enjoy
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven broiler.
- In a skillet, melt butter over moderately low heat and cook the green onions and garlic until they are soft.
- Remove skillet from the heat and whisk in the sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, red hot sauce or jalapeno hot sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper.
- Cover and keep warm.
- Grill steaks to the desired degree of doneness.
- While the steaks are grilling, prepare the toasts.
- Sprinkle each slice of toast with Parmesan cheese and broil for about 1 minute, until cheese is bubbly.
- When steaks are done, transfer to a carving plater and allow to rest for about 1 minute.
- Slice the steaks, reserving the juice.
- Add the juice to the sour cream/onion/garlic sauce and stir.
- To Serve:.
- Place the Parmesan toast on the plates.
- Arrange the steak slices on top of the toast in overlapping slices and then the remaining slices around the toast.
- Put some of the sauce over the steaks and serve.
FOUR-ONION GINGER SOUP WITH GOAT-CHEESE TOASTS
Onions have been used over time in medicine and art, but are best known in cuisine, as in four-onion ginger soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large high-sided skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat; reserve for another use.
- Add onions and ginger to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Add shallots and sage. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally as onions reduce, until they are very soft and caramelized, about 1 hour. (Add a few tablespoons stock or water if onions start to stick to skillet.)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour stock into skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cut each bread half diagonally into six 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Brush with oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
- Spread toasts with goat cheese; top with a bacon slice. Divide soup among six bowls; garnish with sage leaves, and serve each with two toasts on the side.
ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE TOASTS
To infuse the soup with the delicious taste of well-caramelized onions, be sure to cook them until they soften and turn a deep, dark golden brown.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or other heavy 5-quart pot, heat butter and oil over medium. Add onions and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are dark golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes more. (If bottom of pot gets too dry, add about 1/4 cup water, and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.)
- Add port, and cook until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in broths and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Serve with Cheese Toasts.
- To make Cheese Toasts: Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Place 8 1/2-in-thick slices of baguette on a broilerproof baking sheet. Dividing evenly, sprinkle with 1 cup coarsely grated Gruyere cheese. Broil until cheese is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
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.
Tips:
- To make the perfect onion toast, start with thick slices of crusty bread. This will help the toast to stay sturdy and crispy, even when it's topped with a generous amount of onions.
- Use a variety of onions for different flavors. Sweet onions, like Vidalias, will caramelize beautifully and add a touch of sweetness to the toast. Yellow onions have a more pungent flavor that will stand up to the other ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Cheese, bacon, and herbs are all great options. You can also add a fried or poached egg for a protein-packed meal.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-made onion jam or chutney. This will save you the time of having to caramelize the onions yourself.
- Onion toast is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Conclusion:
Onion toast is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover bread, and it's also a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different ways to make onion toast, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love.
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