Texas Onion Toasts

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Skill Level: Easy

Servings : 10
Prep Time : 15m
Cook Time : 30m
Ready In : 60m

Ingredients

20 thin slices of French Bread from baguette loaf
olive oil
2 Tbs margarine or butter
2 large red onion, 3-4 cups, halved and thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
3 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 Tbs honey
1 tsp snipped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
fresh thyme

Method

Step 1

Place bread slices on baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from heat for 1 minute or till toasted. Turn over and broil about 1 minute more. Brush one side of each slice lightly with olive oil. Set aside

Step 2

Melt margarine or butter in a large saucepan. Add onions and cook, covered,over a low heat for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add sugar and increase heat to medium, Cook 5 mins more, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, honey, thyme, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, place about 1 tablespoon onion mixture atop each slice of toasted bread. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.