Goat Cheese And Caramelized Onion Pintxos
One of Spain's winning combinations: goat cheese and caramelized onion pintxos. These small slices of crusty bread topped with delicious savory morsels are an amazing way to eat your way through the evening.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Servings: 12
Author: Lauren Aloise - Spanish Sabores
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon sherry vinegar (balsamic works, too)
- 12 slices of French baguette, ½-inch thick
- 1 (4 oz.) packet of chevre goat cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
- Toothpicks/skewers (optional)
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When heated through, stir in the onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the salt, sugar, and vinegar. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are a deep, dark brown and taste sweet and soft. If you are going to leave the onions to caramelize while you do other things, leave a splash of water in the pan so they don't burn. Leave to cool for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Spread the baguette slices on a baking tray and bake for 6-8 minutes or until lightly toasted.
To prepare the pintxos, top each slice of bread with a heaped teaspoon of onion and a heaped teaspoon or large slice (depending on the type) of goat cheese. Garnish with a few rosemary leaves and serve at room temperature.