Boxing Day Brie and Caramelized Onion Crostini

Ingredients

• •small baguette, sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• •tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• •large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• •tsp fresh thyme leaves
• •Pinch of salt and black pepper
• •oz wheel of brie cheese, rind on, sliced into small pieces
• •tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)

Prep Steps

1. 1In a small skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium
2. 2low heat. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 15 minutes
3. 3minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in the fresh thyme leaves.
4. 4Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
5. 5Toast the baguette slices for 5 minutes
6. 6minutes, until lightly golden and crisp.
7. 7Top each toasted crostini with a small slice of brie cheese and a spoonful of the warm caramelized onion mixture.
8. 8Return the crostini to the oven for 3 minutes
9. 9minutes, or until the brie is melted and gooey. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired, before serving.