Entertaining

Caramelised Onion Spread

Description

Try this tasty spread which is bound to impress your guests.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Makes: 2 3/4 cups

Ingredients

  • 30g butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 500g packet frozen Birds Eye Sliced Onions
  • 300g Swiss brown mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Oil to drizzle
  • Crusty bread to serve

Instructions

Step 1

In a large frying pan heat the butter and oil. Add the frozen Birds Eye Onions and cook on high for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar and reduce heat; allow to caramelise for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (liquid should be reduced and the onions turned a caramel colour). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Place the onion mixture in a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and process until chopped and still chunky. To Serve: Spoon into serving dish and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with fresh crusty bread.

Tasty Tip!

This dip is yummy when used to make little tarts. Simply place teaspoonfuls of the Onion mixture into mini savoury tartlet cases, add crumbled feta cheese and half a Kalamata olive. Garnish with a parsley leaf and serve.

Caramelised Onion Spread
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