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Canapes of Spanish Quesco

Cheese with Carmelized Onion.

“Trendy Tapas are the perfect way to entertain – turn an evening into a fiesta!”

Liébana Quesuco is a rare, semi-sweet, mild cheese made from three milks.

1 brioche-type loaf of bread

1 smoked Liébana Quesuco cheese (or Mahón,Tetilla or San Simón or Manchego as a substitute)

Caramelized onion:

1 lb 2 oz onions

4 tbsp brown sugar

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

4 tbsp red wine vinegar

Salt

How to make it:

1) Caramelized onions: Finely slice the peeled onions and place in a pan with the sugar, vinegar, oil and salt.

2) Simmer until all liquid has evaporated and the onions are beginning to caramelize (don’t allow onions to over-cook). 

3) Slice the bread into medium-sized slices, trim any rind off the cheese and cut it into wedges.

4) Place one wedge of cheese on each slice of bread then top with a spoonful of caramelized onion.

5) Place the canapés in a hot oven 360 degrees F for 5 minutes to quickly melt the cheese. Serve hot, direct from the oven.

Buen provecho!

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