Description
This Baked Fontina With Caramelized Onions & Fig Jam is a rich, gooey, and irresistible appetizer. The creamy fontina blends beautifully with sweet fig jam and savory caramelized onions, making it perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
8 oz fontina cheese
1 cup caramelized onions (about 2 medium onions)
3 tablespoons fig jam
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 baguette or crackers, for serving
Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice fontina cheese into ½-inch thick slices.
3. Arrange cheese in a small baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
4. Spread caramelized onions evenly over the cheese.
5. Drizzle fig jam over the top and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
6. Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
7. Drizzle lightly with olive oil before serving.
8. Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers.
Notes
• Caramelize onions slowly over low heat for a deep, sweet flavor.
• Swap fig jam for apricot or cherry preserves for variation.
• Sprinkle crushed walnuts on top for a crunchy twist.
• Best served warm for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg