From the kitchen of: The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc's Toast to Tidewater: Celebrating Virginia's Finest Foods & Beverages

Wine Pairing: DelFosse Vineyards 2006 Grand Cru Olivier

Gourmet Mini-Meatloaves

Ingredients:

1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
1 lb ground sirloin
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 to 1/2 tsp dried fennel
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 individual rolls, sliced
5.2 oz. Boursin cheese

Directions:

1. Separate onions into rings.
2. Place in heavy skillet sprayed with nonstick butter-flavored cooking spray; cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Remove cover and sprinkle sugar over onions; toss to coat.
4. Return cover to skillet and cook an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove cover and cook an additional five minutes until the onions are caramelized and a golden brown color.
6. Preheat oven to 150 degrees; heat rolls in preheated oven for 10-20 minutes.
7. Mix caramelized onion, thyme, rosemary, fennel, cayenne pepper, and ground sirloin in a bowl.
8. Shape meat mixture into four 5-oz patties.
9. Grill until internal temperature of meat reaches 160 degrees.
10.Spread Boursin cheese over cooked meat patties and serve as an entree or as a sandwich.