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Figs with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Prep
15 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
40
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite appetizers to make when I want something that looks fancy but requires minimal effort. The magic happens when you caramelize those onions, which takes patience but no real skill, and then you simply layer everything onto crackers. Figs are packed with fiber and antioxidants, making this feel a bit indulgent while still being nutritious. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, and the whole thing comes together in under an hour. Your guests will be impressed, and you'll barely break a sweat in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup canola oil¼ cup canola oil
- 11 large yellow onion, cut into thin slices
- ¼ cup small dried Mission figs¼ cup small dried mission figs
- 66 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 4040 crackers
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Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.
- 2
While the onion is cooling, cut the figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch rounds.
- 3
Layer 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caramelized onions, and 1 or 2 fig slices on each cracker.
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