Swiss Cherry Bruschetta
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.
This recipe is a spinoff of a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart and salty flavors provides a contrast that's hard to resist. —Shelley Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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2 large onions, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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2-1/2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries, coarsely chopped
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16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), lightly toasted
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1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, brown sugar and garlic salt; reduce heat. Cook until onions are caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cherries; cook until sauce is syrupy, about 5 minutes longer.
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2.
Place toasted bread on a baking sheet; spoon cherry mixture evenly over toast. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 4g protein.
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