Crispy Onion Bruschetta

Name: Crispy Onion Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, about 8 oz; 4 ounces light cream cheese; 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese or 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 cup pizza sauce; 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; parsley flakes

Submitted by Stacey Sweet

"I had this at a friends house a few years back. I had to take the recipe with me! Stacey"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 French baguette, about 8 oz
4 ounces light cream cheese
¹⁄₂ cup fat-free ricotta cheese or 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup pizza sauce
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese
parsley flakes

directions

Split bread in half lengthwise.
Pull out some of the bread from the center of each half, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
Beat cheeses and herbs with fork.
Spread mixture along length of both bread halves.
Place a thin layer of pizza sauce over the cheese mixture.
Add the onions.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan.
Bake on a baking sheet at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until onion is tender, but the crust is dark.
Sprinkle with dried parsley flakes, if desired.
Cut crosswise into narrow strips and serve.