Beef Crostini with Horseradish Cream

Source: donuts2crumpets

Thinly sliced brisket is served over toasted bread with a tangy cream sauce, caramelized onions and fresh herbs to make an easy but fancy appetizer!

Servings:

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

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1 small sweet onion
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp mayo
3 Tbsp sour cream
2 Tbsp creamy horseradish
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 loaf of baguette bread sliced in to at least 24 pieces I do about 1/2-3/4" thick
2 Tbsp olive oil
24 small slices of beef can use cooked brisket or sliced cooked roast beef
Fresh chives or parsley for garnish

For the grilled onions: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a larger frying pan. Slice the onion in half, then in to thin slices.
Add the sliced onions to the melted butter, turn heat down to medium, toss and let caramelize slowly, tossing frequently for at least 15-20 minutes until beautifully caramelized. Set aside.
For the horseradish cream: In a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, creamy horseradish and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
For the baguette bread: Slice your baguette bread in to 1/2-3/4" thick pieces. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and broil for 2-3 minutes on high or until golden brown.
To assemble: Place the golden brown bread on a platter. Smear some of the horseradish cream on each slice, place some brisket or a slice of roast beef on each slice. Add a good size pinch of grilled onions to the top, then garnish with some chopped fresh chives or parsley. Serve immediately!

A couple of tips for this recipe:

You can use many different cuts of beef or steak for this crostini, but if you want it to be extra special, but really simple, my favorite thing to use is the pre-cooked brisket that you can get at Costco. It takes just a few minutes to re-heat in a frying pan and has a lovely flavor that goes perfectly with the crunchy crostini and creamy horseradish sauce.
I use Inglehoffer brand cream style horseradish which is pretty inexpensive at Walmart. I also use plain Great Value brand Dijon mustard from Walmart.
When broiling your bread, KEEP AN EYE ON IT! You want it golden brown, and a little crispy, but it will burn very fast if you walk away.