Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions

Name: Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 ciabatta of Bread; 2 Red Onions from Tropea; 8 slices of Salami; 150 g of Brie Cheese; 1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar; 2 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt

Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions pack in a lot of flavor: a great idea for an appetizer that's out of the ordinary.

Recipe Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 15 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Serving an appetizer or some crostini for the aperitivo that are original and taste different from the usual can seem like a tall order. That’s why we’re coming to the rescue with these Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions. Very simple to make, they pack in so much flavor that hardly anyone will be left unsatisfied.

The longest part of this recipe is the caramelized onions, for which you will need Tropea onions (sweet red onions from Calabria), brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. As for the rest, once you have toasted the slices of bread and topped them with Brie and Milano salami, you’re done. Your tasty appetizer is ready to serve.

If you’re looking for more quick crostini recipes, try the Crostini with Shrimp and Salmon Cream, the Smoked Salmon Crostini or the Crostini with Apples, Cheese and Honey.

Ingredients for 4 people

1 ciabatta of Bread
2 Red Onions from Tropea
8 slices of Salami
150 g of Brie Cheese
1 tablespoon of Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt to taste

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Method

To make the Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions, start with the onions. Peel them, cut them into slices a couple of millimeters thick and put them in a skillet with the oil and a pinch of salt.
Let them stew over low heat until they have softened, then add the sugar and let them caramelize. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze with the balsamic vinegar, then keep cooking over low heat for another 10 minutes, until the onions are nicely caramelized.
Meanwhile, cut the bread into slices 1.5 cm thick (a baguette works great too) and toast them in the oven under the broiler for 5 minutes, until crisp.
Transfer them to a platter and start assembling the crostini: first a slice of Brie, then a slice of salami and finally a teaspoon of caramelized onions. Secure everything with a toothpick and get ready to enjoy a really tasty appetizer. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

Your vegetarian guests will really appreciate this appetizer, served simply without the slice of salami.

Tips

You can also make the Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions a few hours ahead. Keep them well covered at room temperature until it’s time to serve.

Storage

Crostini with Brie, Salami and Caramelized Onions can be kept for a few hours at room temperature or for a couple of days in the fridge, well covered with plastic wrap.