Onion-Date Baked Brie

Name: Onion-Date Baked Brie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, divided; 6 ounces pitted dates, coarsely chopped; 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese; Assorted crackers or French bread baguette slices

Many baked brie recipes call for a fruity topping, but my family favors this savory version. I even use the onion-date mixture at the table as a relish.—Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas

Ingredients

2 large onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, divided
6 ounces pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
Assorted crackers or French bread baguette slices

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the garlic, ginger, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated. Cool slightly.
Place the dates, 3/4 cup onion mixture and remaining vinegar in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped.
Place Brie on a baking sheet. Spoon date mixture over Brie; top with remaining onion mixture.
Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.