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Coco Loco Porter Caramelized Onion Crostini

January 11, 2016 by rachelle 38 Comments

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I was going to come at you with another salad today, but since Mondays usually blow we’re taking a different direction.  How about we start out this week with some Coco Loco Porter Caramelized Onion Crostini.  Heck Yeah!  And yes indeed I said Coco Loco Porter.  It’s an award winning craft beer from Charlotte’s own NoDa Brewing Company.

 

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So if you have to go back to work on a Monday, shouldn’t you start with beer right out of the gate? Who’s with me?

 

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What?  You don’t have beer for breakfast on Mondays?

 

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Don’t judge me.

If you don’t have beer for breakfast, as an alternative you can feel 100% confident serving these Coco Loco Porter Caramelized Onion Crostini at your next NFL playoffs get together.  I mean, seriously. It’s an appetizer or party food perfect for football because it also includes beer! Duh.

 

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Trust me.  You can’t go wrong.  If you can’t get NoDa’s beer where you are, you can substitute a porter that’s totally your jam.

 

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Happy Monday and Cheers to a fantastic week, yo!

 

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CoCo LoCo Porter Caramelized Onion Crostini

Ingredients

  • 5 sweet or Vadalia onions sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can NoDa Brewing Company CoCo LoCo Porter
  • Baguette sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/2 cup parmesan

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet on medium to medium high and melt butter and olive oil
  2. Add onions and CoCo LoCo Porter
  3. Cover for 5-6 minutes
  4. Uncover and stir
  5. Increase heat to medium high and stir
  6. Continue stirring and caramelizing until golden and sweet
  7. Arrange baguette slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil 3 minutes
  8. Top with CoCo LoCo Caramelized Onions and sprinkle with parmesan
  9. Broil for 2-3 minutes
  10. Serve immediately

Coco Loco Porter Caramelized Onion Crostini

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    January 11, 2016 at 7:50 am

    Crostinis are one of my favorite appetizers, and I usually make a meal out of them! This caramelized onion version sounds delicious, Rachelle! I love the porter in here, sounds like it gives this such great flavor!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      I can always make a meal out of crostini or just about any appetizer, Gayle! The porter is so delicious!

      Reply
  2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    January 11, 2016 at 8:08 am

    These do look delicious, but I’m going to have to say no for breakfast! I want to be able to savor these and weekday breakfasts are too rushed. Plus a beer would just put me right back to bed! I love caramelized onions. Definitely saving this for the weekend….it will keep me going all week!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Ah, come on Kathy. Be a sport, drink beer on Monday and totally go back to bed! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda @ Veganosity

    January 11, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Beer for breakfast? No. Beer for the NCAA National Championship game tonight. Yes. Your crostinis will go perfectly with both. Roll Tide! And happy Monday. 🙂

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Why not? 🙂 Beer always makes Mondays better! Good luck and Roll Tide!

      Reply
  4. David @ Spiced

    January 11, 2016 at 8:26 am

    This sounds like the perfect football food! I might even need a batch of these for the game tonight. I love the idea of using porter to caramelize the onions. That should win you the “Monday Winner” award! Seriously, though, great football app!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks, David! You know that we put beer in everything around here! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    January 11, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Caramelized onions are literally one of my favourite things in the world. I wish I had of seen this before the weekend, as it would have been great party food for Dave’s birthday.

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Rats! I didn’t post it until today! I hope Dave had a happy birthday in Iceland anyway!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    January 11, 2016 at 8:39 am

    I adore crostini, Rachelle.. but a crostini with beer and carmelized onions?! Yatzi! So.much.YAHS! I’d eat this for breakfast, no shame in that game! But, these would be perfect for a fooball party or appetizer night for dinner. LOVE these! Cheers, girlfriend! Xo

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      I’ll eat just about anything on toasted bread, girlfriend, but add beer and I’m totally in! You should come here and watch football!

      Reply
  7. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    January 11, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I’m with you Rachelle! I could eat caramelized onions by the bucketful! What a great Super Bowl appetizer! My husband and I are going to be fighting over these!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      I hope you win, Mary Ann!

      Reply
  8. Melanie @ Melanie Cooks

    January 11, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I love caramelized onions! I never thought of cooking them in bear, but I can totally picture the taste combo in my head – that should taste as good as it looks! Yummy!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Dude. Beer makes everything better! 🙂

      Reply
  9. annie@ciaochowbambina

    January 11, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    I have never caramelized my onions in beer and it’s clearly time I start! Thanks for sharing this delicious idea, my friend! Looking forward to the games to munch on snacks like this! 🙂

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      I totally can’t wait for Sunday’s game, Annie! #keeppounding We pretty much cook everything in beer ’round these parts….

      Reply
  10. Amanda

    January 11, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I love caramelized onions. Whenever I smell them I turn into a bloodhound and head in their direction. This looks so good!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! Me too!

      Reply
  11. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    January 11, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    This crostini looks amazing! Love the caramelized onions 🙂

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Medha! They are a fave over here!

      Reply
  12. Manali @ CookWithManali

    January 11, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    I adore caramelized onions, they sound so good on the crostini! YUM!

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    • rachelle

      January 11, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      I love them too! Thanks, Manali!

      Reply
  13. Kelly

    January 12, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Caramelized onions make any Monday that much better – especially with beer! Such a great idea! They would be perfect for game day!

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      I totally agree! Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  14. Mir

    January 12, 2016 at 7:16 am

    This would be a pretty good breakfast, with or without the beer. I love the caramelized onions! Those are so incredibly addictive!

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Beer is always a good choice for breakfast, Mir! 🙂

      Reply
  15. GiGi Eats

    January 12, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    Caramelized onions….. Mmmmm stop teasing meeeee!

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      No! 🙂

      Reply
  16. mira

    January 13, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Beer sounds perfect for Mondays! Love this recipe, so simple and delicious! These onions look amazing!

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks, Mira!

      Reply
  17. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

    January 13, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Dude, this is so coco loco! I like drinking beer and cooking with beer so obviously this recipe is a keeper. The only way I can bear Mondays is with beer…and Tuesdays…and Wednesdays…I really like this whole beer caramelized onions stuff on the crostini but I’m gonna make a triple batch of it and also put it on grilled chicken, pork chops, steak, in my omelette for Sunday brunch,etc, etc. 🙂

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Ha! I’ve also put them on something you didn’t think of, Karrie! Stay tuned!

      Reply
  18. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen

    January 14, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I live near Charlotte and have been to NoDa Brewery a few times. Love their beer! It must give the caramelized onions an incredible taste!

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Hello, neighbor! Let me know the next time you’re headed to NoDa Brewery and I’d love to meet you for a beer!

      Reply
  19. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

    January 17, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    These look perfect for a dinner party. 🙂 Yum!

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    • rachelle

      January 18, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks, Erin!

      Reply

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