Here’s another favorite hors d’oeuvre / snack recipe in the Freeman household! Jonathan and I are absolute suckers for caramelized onions, and this recipe takes onion caramelization to an extreme and deliciously decadent level.
The creamy goat cheese topping adds a certain delicious element to the grenadine sweetened onion rings, and you can have fun trying different ratios of cheese crumble to onion pieces.
It’s easy to put together (we were out pulling weeds in the garden while it simmered on the stove!) and once it’s finished, it’s a snap to put together into yummy bite sized pieces. It’s one of those snacks that goes FAST, so if you are making it for a party, I’d seriously consider doubling (or even tripling) the recipe.
You Will Need:
¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
½ cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of black pepper
2 pounds of onion rings, thinly sliced
1 cup of dry red wine
6 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons of grenadine
Goat cheese, crumbled
Crackers or toasted baguette slices
How to Make:
1. In a large saute pan, heat oil on medium-high.
2. Add sugar, salt, pepper and onions. Cook covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add wine, vinegar and grenadine. Cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and sauce is thick.
4. Top crackers or toasted baguette slices with caramelized onions and crumbled goat cheese, and enjoy!
Cheese and onion rings sound amazing together! Thanks for sharing!
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When I first discovered this recipe, I wasn’t sure what to think of the combo.. but it really IS yummy!! <3
I haven’t tried these before, but they look delicious! 🙂
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This looks yummy! Maybe I’ll give it a try but I’m just so lazy in the kitchen…I love eating more than cooking you know? 🙂
Haha, I get like that too sometimes. 😉
I love caramelized onions… one of my favorite flavors for humus is a caramelized version… I have not been able to find it… I think I will just buy the plain flavor and make it myself… I am not great at making my own humus, I tried it a couple of times… I really like the smell of onions sauteing too… Have a great week ahead Gingi xox
I make a pretty decent fake humus! lol! When I went on the South Beach Diet, I learned how to make a very chunky chickpea dip that I called humus, but real fans of the dip would probably laugh at me, haha.
yes please! Goats cheese and caramelised onions is one of my favourite combinations. I would put goats cheese on everything if I could.
I could totally you use some right now. Thanks for sharing.
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Looks incredible!
I wonder how it taste, it look tempting.
Thanks for sharing.
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It tastes great, you should try it!!
Hi Gingi! I’m back. After 2 weeks of sickness taking over my household (and the stomach flu, phew) we have recovered!!! These appetizers look like the perfect way to celebrate a sick free home. I am LOVING your caramelized onions. Seriously getting jealous over them they look so tasty. Could just eat those solo! Hope you are doing well friend at the end of your pregnancy =)
I was just thinking about you! Stomach flu is no joke! I’m so glad you’re feeling better… how’s your garden coming along? Our weekend got rained out, so I wasn’t able to finish working on my raised bed area.. but my indoor seeds are making me happy, my zinnias sprouted in just 48 hours from being planted! CRAZY! I had no idea they sprouted so fast! Anyhoo, you should try this dish! It’s soooooo yummy!!
I could eat caramelized onions right out of a jar with a spoon. I use them with a macaroni and cheese that is divine, and I also have a recipe for a deep dish quiche that calls for them. My best trick is to throw the raw onions and seasonings in your slow cooker on low before you go to bed… quick and simple and easy.
I also love the slow cooker method! Seriously, caramelized onions are the BEST!!
Delicious savory bites, Gingi! The part, I’m intrigued most is, Red wine caramelized onions! sounds so delicious, Gingi! I often caramelize onion, but with red wine will be first time! would love to try! thanks for sharing! pinning for later!
Simply damn delicious lil appetizer!!!
Hey Gingi!
It looks delicious!!! I must try to cook it…
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If you try it, let me know what you think!
Caramelized onions and goat cheese are a brilliant combination. So simple and delish!
Oh wow, I love caramelized onions…these look so yummy! 🙂
Oh my this appetizer look so delicious. I’m a fan of caramelized onions when someone else cooked it))
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lol, but they’re so easy to make!!!
I love this! Thanks a ton for sharing, gorg! Wishing you the best Monday!
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I’ve only very recently tried goat cheese and love it! Haven’t made caramelized onions before but you make it look so easy, will give it a go soon!
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For years I avoided caramelizing onions – I thought it was a lot harder than it really is. Now that I’ve started I’m a huge fan!!!
I haven’t tried goat cheese but I love Feta so I’m sure I will like it.
Yeah, it’s not hard at all! The problem is really just patience!
Unfortunately I don’t do onions or goat cheese, but your pictures are amazing!
OMG Tamara, what did you just say?! Seriously… we can’t be friends anymore… 😉
We love caramelized onions too..the pairing with goat cheese is perfect.
Huge fan of caramelized onions! I love the addition of goat cheese as well!
Wow Gingi, this is such a nice recipe for me to try as I love goat’s cheese!
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Goats cheese is a favorite around here too! I love mixing the two (onions and cheese!)..
Yum! I LOVE carmelized onions. I’d make some sort of nut cheese to put on top, but they’d be dangerous around me because I’d eat them all. So, I have to ask, did the cheese come from your cute little goats? 😉
No, we haven’t tried to make goat cheese yet! It’s on my list of things to do though! When I dive into the world of cheesemaking, I want to do it RIGHT, and invest in the bacterial starters and cheese molds and such. Maybe this summer??
Hi Gingi, You sold me on Caramelised onions <3 I will absolutely have to test this recipe out & let you know how I get on. Thank you <3 🙂
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This looks amazing! I love anything with goat cheese
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Yessss- these look awesome! I’m a huge goat cheese fan, so I’m down for this. 🙂
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I never had caramelized onions…maybe I should do something about that.
Amazing how caramelized onions taste so sweet, isn’t it?! Did you know you could freeze them, too? I have with great success so next time, make extra! This is a dynamite combo for appetizers and great with a big bowl of soup for dinner for me! Lovely. Hope you are feeling well your last stretch, Gingi!
Thanks Lori! And I actually did NOT know you could freeze caramelized onions!! Now I need to make double batches!! Thanks for the info! <3
This sounds awesome. I love goat cheese and caramelized onions anyway!
Sure looks tasty & delicious. thanks for sharing the recipe. I’ll surely try making one 🙂
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Onions & goat cheese combo? Yes, please. Sign me up!
Yummy, right?! ^_^
Oh my it sounds like there will be some great food to eat soon! 🙂
Yum that looks absolutely amazing, will definitely have to try and make it, although I’d rather just eat it haha 🙂
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You had me at appetizer! What a great combination. They look great. -Kim
Thanks!
Seems so yuummy. I write you recipe.
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I’ve never tried this before but it looks so delicious!!
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I love caramelized onions but I’m not a huge fan of goat cheese, I could see doing this with some ricotta though, over even brie. I am definitely trying this and I’m adding it to my Weekly Button Up! I agree that these pictures are gorgeous!
Try it plain, without the cheese.. it’s still super good! And yay! Thank you for including me!!!
Oooh these look SO GOOD!
I am not a fan of onions but carmalized onions are divine – adding goats cheese just makes it amazing 😀
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This looks delicious!!! I love goat cheese and onions, so I will be giving this a try for sure 🙂
Huzzah! what a delicious delicacy you have there 🙂 yumyum
So mouth-watering. I Haven’t eaten dinner for now and by looking at these photos, my stomach shouts for food! Woah! I love this blog!