"Tax Relief" Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• •large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
• •1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
• •1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• •4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
• •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium
2. 2low heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 25 minutes
3. 3minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and a rich brown color.
4. 4Deglaze the pan with sherry, scraping up any browned bits. Add the broth and thyme, and simmer until the liquid has reduced to a thick, syrupy glaze (about 5 minutes). Season with pepper and set aside.
5. 5Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 5 minutes
6. 6minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
7. 7Top each toasted crostini with a spoonful of the caramelized onion mixture, then generously sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese.
8. 8Return the crostini to the oven and broil on high for 1 minutes
9. 9minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.