Caramelized Onion-and-Goat Cheese Bread

Prep: 15 min., Bake: 27 min., Cook: 27 min., Stand: 30 min.

Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  chopped pecans
• 1  tablespoon  butter
• 1  medium-size sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2  teaspoon  sugar
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1  (10.5-oz.) goat cheese log
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  pepper
• 1  (8.5-oz.) loaf French bread baguette, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2  cup  honey

Preparation

1. Place pecans in a single layer in a baking sheet.

2. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted.

3. Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and sugar. Cook, stirring often, 20 to 25 minutes or until onions are caramel colored. Add garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes.

4. Process onion mixture, goat cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor 30 to 45 seconds or until ingredients are well blended and smooth. Spread mixture evenly onto cut sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet.

5. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and edges are lightly browned. Cut into 1-inch slices. Drizzle evenly with honey, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.