Cheesy Balsamic Onion Crostini with Capers & Parsley

Cheesy Balsamic Onion Crostini

with Capers & Parsley

25 MIN
$9.99 Serves 2-4
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Every week we're bringing you a selection of Add-ons—a mix of our favorite appetizers, sides, and desserts that you can add to your box and fill out your table. Here, you'll toast rolls under a layer of melty fontina, then top it with a mix of tangy balsamic onions, capers, fresh parsley, and crunchy almonds.
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  • Calories
    640 Cals (est.)
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Cheesy Balsamic Onion Crostini with Capers & Parsley
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1 Prepare the ingredients

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the parsley; roughly chop the leaves and stems. Halve the rolls lengthwise. Grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater. Roughly chop the capers. Roughly chop the onions. In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, chopped capers, chopped onions, almonds, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.

2 Make the crostini & serve your dish

Line a sheet pan with foil. Transfer the halved rolls to the foil, cut side up. Evenly top with the grated cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted. Transfer to a cutting board. Evenly top with the prepared onion mixture. When cool enough to handle, cut each half crosswise into 4 equal-sized pieces. Enjoy!

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1 Prepare the ingredients

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the parsley; roughly chop the leaves and stems. Halve the rolls lengthwise. Grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater. Roughly chop the capers. Roughly chop the onions. In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, chopped capers, chopped onions, almonds, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.

2 Make the crostini & serve your dish

Line a sheet pan with foil. Transfer the halved rolls to the foil, cut side up. Evenly top with the grated cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted. Transfer to a cutting board. Evenly top with the prepared onion mixture. When cool enough to handle, cut each half crosswise into 4 equal-sized pieces. Enjoy!

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