Blue Cheese Bruschetta
French baguette slices are toasted with a savory spread of rich Blue Cheese, heavy cream and garlic, then covered with roasted asparagus tips, intense Blue Cheese crumbles and mounds of sweet caramelized onions.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil, 1/3 cup, divided
- Small red onion, thinly sliced, 2 each (2 cups sliced)
- Balsamic vinegar , ¼ cup
- Baguette, sliced into 20 pieces on a bias, 1 each (14 oz baguette)
- Garlic clove, minced , 2 each
- Blue Cheese , 2/3 cup
- Heavy cream, ¼ cup
- Asparagus Tips, roasted , 1 cup
- Blue Cheese, crumbled , ¼ cup
- Cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- In a medium sauté pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 10-15 minutes or until they begin to caramelize. Turn heat to low and add vinegar. Sauté for another 5-10 minutes or until onions are fully caramelized. Set aside.
- Lay baguette slices in one layer on a sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, blend ¼ cup olive oil, minced garlic, Blue Cheese, and heavy cream until smooth. Divide evenly among the baguette slices and spread to a thin layer. Bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove the baguettes from the oven and top with the caramelized onions, roasted asparagus, remaining Blue Cheese, and cracked black pepper.
- Yield: 10 Servings / Serving Size: 2 Pieces
Yield: 10 Servings / Serving Size: 2 Pieces
Kitchen Tips
- Substitute the asparagus tips with roasted mushrooms or bacon jam to create a variety of exciting appetizers or canapés for catering.
- Converting the build to Gorgonzola Cheese from Blue Cheese will deliver an intensified earthy flavor.
Included Products
This culinary creation features
STELLA® BLUE CHEESE
