Caramelized Onion Focaccia

Name: Caramelized Onion Focaccia
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Bread Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Marsala wine or apple juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

For a melt-in-your-mouth experience, top pizza crust with sweet cooked onions and your favorite cheese. The result is a focaccia-style snack that's fantastic. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Ingredients

3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Marsala wine or apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the onions, brown sugar, wine, salt and pepper in butter over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized, stirring frequently.
On a greased baking sheet, roll out pizza crust into a 13-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Brush with oil. Top with onions and cheese.
Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 116 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Carmelized Onion Foccacia in Country Woman December/January 2009

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justmbeth

Feb 18, 2015

Fantastic! Made as directed and came out perfectly.
tkarinas

Jan 11, 2010

This recipe is very good, and very easy to make. It's a keeper, for sure.