Smoked Cheese Squares
A sweet onion topping makes a pretty presentation on these savory appetizers.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
38 mins
Servings:
about 30 appetizers
Ingredients
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2 medium onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon butter or margarine
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup pitted whole dates, snipped
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1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz.)
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1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese (2 oz.)
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1/2 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
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1 16-ounce Italian bread shell (Boboli)
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degree F. In a large skillet cook onion in butter and oil over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, vinegar, and dates. Cook and stir 5 minutes more or until onions are golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. In a bowl combine cheeses; sprinkle evenly over bread shell. Top with onion mixture. Place bread shell on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares. Makes about 30 appetizers.
Nutrition information
Calories 81, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 139 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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