Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Fig Jam is a delicious and elegant appetizer recipe.

When you’re at a party, it’s so nice to be able to reach for things like crostini on the appetizer display table. They’re filling, and they’re usually topped with yummy things. It’s kind of like eating a little open-faced sandwich. This Crostini with Gorgonzola is likely to become a new favorite. There are a great combination of flavors going on!

Ingredients needed:

• yellow onions
• balsamic vinegar
• fresh thyme
• Gorgonzola cheese
• baguette
• fig jam

How to make Caramelized Onions:

Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add the onion, vinegar, thyme, and salt; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes or until the onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. While the onion cooks, add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup at a time (as needed), to keep the onion from sticking to the pan.

How to make Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Fig Jam:

Toast the crostini. It just needs a few minutes in a hot oven to become lightly crisp and golden. Watch it closely though because you don’t want it to become too crisp or too browned (or burnt).

Spread a little gorgonzola on each piece of toasted crostini. Spoon a few caramelized onions on top and then a little fig jam.

What’s the difference between Crostini and Bruschetta?

The difference between bruschetta and crostini is the bread used. Bruschetta is made by toasting whole, wide slices of a rustic Italian or sourdough type bread. Crostini are sliced and toasted from a smaller, round bread, more like a French bread baguette. Bruschetta is topped with fresh toppings like tomato, beans and/or artichoke hearts, while crostini is usually topped with things like soft cheese, jam and olive spread.

This Crostini with gorgonzola is a lovely two-bite appetizer that is perfect for parties. The gorgonzola is such a delicious pairing with caramelized onions and sweet jam. Fresh thyme adds some fabulous flavor too. Enjoy!

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Crostini with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions and Fig Jam

Fabulous appetizer for a party!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword caramelized onions, crostini, fig jam, gorgonzola

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 23 crostini

Calories 72kcal

Author RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Cooking Light)

Ingredients

CARAMELIZED ONIONS:

• 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water (optional)

CROSTINI:

• ½ cup (4 ounces) Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature
• 12 ounce French bread baguette, cut into 24 1-inch diagonal slices (toasted)
• ⅓ cup fig jam (heated a little in the microwave to soften it up)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

CARAMELIZE THE ONIONS:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add onion, vinegar, thyme, and salt; cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook 20 minutes or until onion is deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. While the onion cooks, add ½ cup water, ¼ cup at a time (as needed), to keep the onion from sticking to the pan.

ASSEMBLE THE CROSTINI:

• Spread 1 teaspoon of cheese over each baguette slice. Top each slice with about 1 teaspoon of the onion mixture and 1 teaspoon of jam. Sprinkle evenly with thyme leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostini | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg | Blue WW Smartpoints: 2 | Green WW Smartpoints: 2 | Purple WW Smartpoints: 2

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