Ciabatta Fig Brie Appetizer
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Recipe type: Appetizer
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Serves: Serves 6-8
 
Great easy appetizer. Love that it can be made ahead of time and baked later!
Ingredients
  • Ciabatta bread
  • olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • 12 ounces Brie Cheese
  • thinly sliced prosciutto 8-12 slices
  • 1 pint of fresh figs thinly sliced
  • handful or arugula washed and dried
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and add onions, cook 5-10 min until carmelized. Add balsamic vinegar and continue cook until almost dry, add thyme. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Slice ciabatta bread lengthwise, like a sandwich. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and spread half the cheese on slice. Top with onions, figs then prosciutto. Press down on toppings to secure to bread.
  3. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven 8-10 minutes until cheese starts to bubble.
  4. Remove from oven, let sit 1 minute top with arugula. Slice into 1-2 inch pieces.
  5. Serve warm.
Recipe by Basil and Vine at http://www.basilandvine.com/2015/05/01/ciabatta-fig-brie-appetizer/