CARAMELIZED ONION BRUSCHETTA

Makes: 28 to 30 slices 3 cups (750 mL) chopped onions 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter 1 ½ tsp (7.5 mL) sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar 28 to 30 baguette slices, 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup (80 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese ½ tsp (2.5 mL) freshly ground pepper

1. In a heavy frying pan, sauté onions in butter over low heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in sugar and continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are glazed and golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Add balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring constantly, until vinegar is evaporated; cool.

3. Spread onion mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with pepper; sprinkle over tops. Place baguette slices, cheese side up, on a grill topper.

4. Grill, with lid down, over low heat on natural gas barbecue for 3-5 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.