Onion and Goat-cheese Bread

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• ~10 oz goat cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium loaf French baguette
• ½ cup honey

Instructions

1. Cut French baguette in ¼ inch rounds and toast lightly
2. Place pecans in a single layer in a baking sheet
3. Bake at 350ºF for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted
4. Melt butter in a 10 inch skillet over medium-to-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.
5. Use blender or food processor to combine onion mixture, goat cheese, salt, and pepper for 30 to 45 seconds or until ingredients are well-blended and smooth.
6. Spread mixture evenly onto bread slices
7. Place bread slices with mixture on baking pan
8. Bake at 375ºF for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and edges are lightly browned
9. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with toasted pecans