Onion toasts
Source: Gourmet magazine (posted by: MQmoi)
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla
1/2 cup mayonnaise
14 slices party (cocktail) rye or pumpernickel bread
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
Preheat broiler.
Stir together onion and mayonnaise. Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat until lightly toasted (watch carefully). Remove from oven and turn toasts over. Spread evenly with onion mixture and sprinkle with cheese and freshly ground pepper.
* I have skipped the toasting of the first side and the turning over. Just spread topping on toasts and brown once.
Broil hors d'oeuvres until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully to prevent burning).
I experimented with additions--only one of the following, not all--sliced green olive, fresh oregano, paprika, cayenne.
Serve warm. Makes 12 hors d'oeuvres