Creamy Caramelized Onion Crostini Recipe

Name: Creamy Caramelized Onion Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices of neo-tuscan boule bread, one inch thick slices (easy to find at BJ's); 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 8 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese; 8 garlic cloves; 3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar; 5 slices bacon, diced; 3 tablespoons imitation bacon bits (as a vegetarian option)

Servings: persons

10 slices of neo-tuscan boule bread, one inch thick slices (easy to find at BJ's)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
8 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese
8 garlic cloves
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
5 slices bacon, diced
3 tablespoons imitation bacon bits (as a vegetarian option)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a small frying pan, add 1/4 cup oil and the 8 cloves of garlic, with skin on. cook on low for 15 minutes.
3
In a different frying pan, add remainder of vegetable oil, heat on high until oil is hot.
4
add onions, bacon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, poulty seasoning, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low Caramelize onions and cook bacon for about 15 minutes or until onions are brown in color.
5
Once garlic is cool enough to touch, but still warm, squeeze from skins, finely chop.
6
In a bowl mix 4 tablespoons of softened butter and cream cheese together.
7
Add to the bowl, caramelized onions, bacon and garlic. (if you choose to use bacon bits, do not add until bread comes out of oven).
8
Cover both cookie sheets with foil, spread 2 tablespoons of butter on each. make sure entire sheet is covered with butter.
9
Place 5 slices of bread on each cookie sheet.
10
Spoon the warm cream cheese mixture on to each slice of bread.
11
Pop into oven for 15 minutes.
12
Remove from oven.
13
If doing vegetarian, evenly sprinkle the bacon bits now. press them into the bread with the back of a spoon.
14
If using for appetizer cut each slice of bread in half.
15
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 slices of neo-tuscan boule bread, one inch thick slices (easy to find at BJ's), 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 8 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Caramelized Onion Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Caramelized Onion Crostini

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