CARAMELIZED ONION BRUSCHETTA

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped onions
• 3 tbsp salted butter
• 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 28 - 30 baguette slices, 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a heavy frypan, sauté onions in butter over low heat until softened, about 5 - 7 minutes.
2. Stir in sugar and continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are glazed and golden brown, about 10 - 12 minutes.
3. Add balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring constantly, until vinegar is evaporated; cool.
4. Preheat natural gas barbecue on low heat for 10 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile, spread onion mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice.
5. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with pepper; sprinkle over tops.
6. Place baguette slices, cheese side up, on a grill topper. Grill, with lid down, over low heat on natural gas barbecue for 3 - 5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.