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Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta is a delicious and flavorful appetizer that is easy and quick to prepare with just a few ingredients.
Recipe Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 30 minutes
  • Servings for 4 servings

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta are a truly delicious appetizer that’s quick and easy to prepare. Packed with flavor, these bruschette are made with rustic country bread baked in the oven, caramelized onions with sugar and red wine vinegar, crispy bacon, and Gorgonzola cheese.

Perfect to serve before dinner, these Bruschette with Caramelized Onions and Crispy Bacon are also ideal for an aperitivo with friends or a relaxed get-together with colleagues!

If you are looking for more Bruschetta Recipes, be sure to try the classic Tomato Bruschetta, Roasted Melon Bruschetta, or Asparagus, Egg, and Bacon Bruschetta! And now, here’s the recipe for Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta!

Ingredient Notes:
– Pane Casereccio (Rustic Country Bread): This traditional Italian country loaf is known for its thick crust and open crumb. If unavailable, use a crusty artisan bread, French boule, or sourdough as a substitute.
– Gorgonzola: A creamy, tangy blue cheese from northern Italy. If hard to find, substitute with another blue cheese like Roquefort, Stilton, or even a soft goat cheese for a milder flavor.
– Red Wine Vinegar: Adds acidity to balance the sweetness of the caramelized onions. Available in most supermarkets; alternatively, use apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar if needed.

Ingredients for 4 servings

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  1. To prepare the Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions and Bacon, start by peeling the onions and boiling them in plenty of lightly salted water for about 20 minutes. After this time, carefully drain them and cut them into wedges, being careful not to break them.
  2. In a large non-stick frying pan, melt the butter together with the sugar, stirring to combine. Add the onions and continue cooking, stirring occasionally. When the cooking liquid begins to caramelize and thicken, deglaze with red wine vinegar for added flavor and acidity.
  3. Meanwhile, cut both rolls in half. Wrap each piece in aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 10 minutes. Place the bacon slices on a grill and cook them on both sides until they become crispy.
  4. When the cooking liquid of the onions has thickened well, adjust the seasoning with salt and turn off the heat. Remove the onions from the pan, draining them well from their cooking liquid.
  5. Remove the bread from the oven and place it on serving plates. Top each slice of bread with two slices of crispy bacon and a few pieces of caramelized onion. Crumble the gorgonzola cheese over the slices of bread and serve the Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions and Bacon while still warm! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Bruschetta With Caramelized Onions And Crispy Bacon

Variations and Alternatives

The Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta can be made with your favorite ingredients: you can use Speck instead of Bacon or substitute the Rustic Bread with Stale Bread.

Tips

To enhance the flavor of the Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta, you can drizzle the bread with the cooking liquid from the onions.

Storage

The Caramelized Onion and Bacon Bruschetta should be enjoyed immediately after preparation.

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