Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 tablespoon butter $

1 medium-size sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 (10.5-oz.) goat cheese log $

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper $

1 (8.5-oz.) loaf French bread baguette, cut in half lengthwise $

1/2 cup honey $

Preparation

. Place pecans in a single layer in a baking sheet.

  1. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted.

  2. Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and sugar. Cook, stirring often, 20 to 25 minutes or until onions are caramel colored. Add garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes.

  3. Process onion mixture, goat cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor 30 to 45 seconds or until ingredients are well blended and smooth. Spread mixture evenly onto cut sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet.

  4. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and edges are lightly browned. Cut into 1-inch slices. Drizzle evenly with honey, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.