GRILLED TORTILLA AND ONION CAKE

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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Onion     Appetizer     Broil     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Summer     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 pounds red onions, chopped fine (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
about 3 dozen wooden picks

Steps:

  • Prepare grill
  • On a rack set about 5 inches over glowing coals toast tortillas lightly a few at a time, turning them once, until they begin to puff on each side but are still soft. Alternatively, tortillas may be toasted on a stove-top griddle over moderately high heat.
  • In a large non-stick skillet cook onions in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and cool. Stir in parsley, Parmesan, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread onion mixture on 11 tortillas, stacking them, and top the stack with remaining tortilla. Wrap cake well in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Discard plastic wrap and with large sharp knife cut cake into 3/4-inch-wide slices (not wedges). Turn each slice onto its side and secure ends and middle with wooden picks.
  • In a small bowl stir together vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise and brush some of mixture on a cut side of each slice.
  • Grill slices, mayonnaise sides down, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush tops with remaining mayonnaise mixture, turn slices, and grill until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Alternatively, broil slices on rack of broiler pan about 4 inches from heat, mayonnaise sides up, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn slices and brush tops with remaining mayonnaise. Broil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Discard wooden picks

Fanelo Mashele
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This recipe was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Mona Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Omarr Blango
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit!! The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Davian Swaby
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the results were great!! My family loved it and it was a nice change from the usual grilled cheese sandwich. I will definitely be making this again.