Caramelized-Onion Bruschetta

 

1/2

cup butter or margarine

3

large red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced

1/4

cup sugar

3

tablespoons raspberry or balsamic vinegar

1

loaf (1 pound) baguette bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1

tub (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with herbs or vegetables

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1 In 12-inch heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until sizzling. Cook onions in butter 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened. Stir in sugar and vinegar. Cook 9 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are very soft and light golden brown. Cool onion mixture slightly, about 10 minutes.
• 2 Set oven control to broil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn bread; broil 1 to 2 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
• 3 Spread about 2 teaspoons cream cheese on each bread slice. Top each with 1 tablespoon onion mixture; sprinkle with small amount parsley.