Description
Elevate your gatherings with these savory onion Parmesan toasts, featuring crispy bread topped with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or dried thyme)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and stir occasionally until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Preheat Your Oven: While the onions caramelize, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Baguette: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle each slice with olive oil.
- Assemble the Toasts: Evenly spread the caramelized onions on each slice. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle thyme leaves over all toasts.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until tops are bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 toasts (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For variations, try adding aged Gouda or crumbled feta instead of Parmesan. Fresh herbs like oregano or red pepper flakes can elevate flavor further. Day-old bread works best as it absorbs flavors without becoming soggy.