Best 8 Red Onion Crostini Recipes

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Red onion crostini is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Italian dish features crispy crostini topped with red onion that has been caramelized until it is sweet and flavorful. The caramelized red onion is then topped with a creamy cheese spread, such as goat cheese or cream cheese, and fresh herbs. Red onion crostini is a versatile dish that can be served hot or cold, and it is sure to be a hit with your guests. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or an elegant appetizer to serve at your next party, red onion crostini is a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA AND RED-ONION JAM



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The rich acidity of the onion jam blends nicely with the ricotta cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 thinly sliced medium red onion
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons dry red wine
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta
20 crostini

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine butter, red onion, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low, stirring every 10 minutes, until onion is soft and slightly caramelized, 30 minutes. Add wine and vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and glossy, about 20 minutes. Let onion jam cool to room temperature (or cover and refrigerate, up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before using). Divide ricotta among crostini and top with onion jam.

CARAMELIZED ONION CROSTINI



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 sliced onions, 3 chopped anchovies and 2 teaspoons chopped thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are golden brown, 20 minutes. Slice 1 baguette in half lengthwise. Butter the bread; top with the onions, pitted nicoise olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven until the bread is crisp, 15 minutes. Cut into pieces; top with shaved parmesan.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



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Caramelized onions topped with cheese and served on French bread! Relish a crispy appetizer ready in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
24 slices (1/4-inch thick) French bread baguette
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions; cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salt, brown sugar, and vinegar. Cook 30 to 35 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown (onions will shrink during cooking). Cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet; spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crispy.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese; blending until smooth; set aside.
  • Place 1 teaspoon caramelized onions onto each bread slice; top with 1 rounded teaspoon cheese mixture. Sprinkle with herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BEEF CROSTINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONION MARMALADE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf rosemary focaccia bread, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 red or sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 (24-ounce) piece beef tenderloin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush the slices of focaccia with the olive oil. Place on a sheet pan and grill until crispy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the onions, wine, vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Stir constantly over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce is the consistency of marmalade.
  • Grill the beef tenderloin, turning to mark all sides, until medium rare, about 10 to 15 minutes total. Let rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice the meat. Place a slice of beef on each rosemary focaccia crostini and top each with a teaspoon of onion marmalade.

FRENCH ONION CROSTINI



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Make and share this French Onion Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Onions

Time 2h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 2 pounds)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 baguette, preferably semolina, cut crosswise into 24 slices
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded (or jarlsberg cheese)

Steps:

  • In large, heavy pot or skillet, warm 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions and 1 sprig thyme and cook, stirring every 10 minutes or so (if they start sticking to the pan, add a splash of water), for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush on both sides with the remaining 2 T olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until crisp, 10-15 minutes.
  • Place about 1 T cheese on each toast; bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the leaves from the remaining thyme sprig and chop.
  • Top each toast with the carmelized onions and chopped thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 75.7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.5

CARAMELIZED RED ONION SOUP WITH GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



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Make and share this Caramelized Red Onion Soup With Goat Cheese Crostini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 red onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
1 cup red wine, dry
3 cups chicken broth
2 ounces goat cheese (1/4 cup)
8 slices baguette, each 1/2-inch thick, toasted
fresh thyme sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray and add onions, garlic, sugar, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring often, until onions are quite soft but haven't begun to color, about 25 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a spoon to loosen browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the broth and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 4 cups, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread goat cheese on the toasted bread slices.
  • Ladle soup into 4 warmed bowls and float 2 toasts in each bowl. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 1431.3, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 19

WHITE BEAN RAGOUT CROSTINI WITH RED ONION JAM



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Recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit Executive Chef Mary Nolan

Provided by All-Clad

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound dried cannellini beans
1 small carrot, peeled
1 small celery stalk
1 small shallot, peeled and root end trimmed but left intact
1 garlic clove, peeled and lightly smashed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 large red onions, cut lengthwise and cut into 1/16-inch slices
2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 baguettes, cut into 1/3-inch slices on a slight bias
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 Chiffonade of fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Note: Beans do not need to be soaked. Rinse beans and place in an All-Clad 3.5 quart round oven. Cover with 8 cups water and add carrot, celery, shallot, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and continue to cook over very low heat until beans are soft, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove vegetables and bay leaf. Drain liquid from beans and return to pot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth, but still somewhat textured. Season with remaining 2 teaspoons salt, olive oil and lemon juice and mix well.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and salt and saute until soft and somewhat translucent, about 15 minutes. Add wine, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook until liquid is almost completely gone, about 30 minutes longer. Stir in red wine vinegar and check seasoning, adding more vinegar if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and arrange in a single layer on rimmed baking sheets. Bake until golden and crispy, about 15 minutes. As soon as the bread is cool enough to handle, rub one side with garlic clove to infuse with flavor. Top each crostini with about 1 tablespoon bean ragout and 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion jam. Top with mint chiffonade and drizzle with olive oil.

RED ONION CROSTINI



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Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     Bacon     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons plus 6 teaspoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
3 large red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
6 5 x 3 x 1/2 -inch slices country-style bread, toasted
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté 3 minutes. Add onions, garlic, lemon juice and fennel seeds; sauté until onions begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.)
  • Drizzle each toast slice with 1 teaspoon oil. Divide onion mixture among toasts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: A good crusty bread, such as a baguette or ciabatta, will hold up well to the toppings and provide a sturdy base for your crostini.
  • Slice the bread evenly: This will ensure that the crostini cook evenly and look more visually appealing.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave some space between the crostini so that they can cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Watch the cooking time: Keep an eye on the crostini while they are baking so that they don't burn. They should be golden brown and crispy.
  • Top the crostini while they are still warm: This will help the toppings adhere to the bread and create a more cohesive appetizer.

Conclusion:

Red onion crostini are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple snack or an elegant party appetizer, red onion crostini are sure to please.

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