Melty onion toasts

Ingredients

• 50 g butter 
• 6  onion sliced
• 2 tsp brown sugar 
• 1 tablespoon brandy 
• 6 slices sourdough bread 
• 300 g cheddar cheese sliced
• 6 servings watercress 

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a saut pan, add the onions, then sprinkle over the sugar. Sweat the onions for 20 mins over a medium heat, stirring them occasionally, until sticky and golden.
2. Add the brandy, if using, reduce down to nothing, then season to taste. This onion topping can be made 2 days ahead and kept covered.
3. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
4. Toast the bread, spread the onions over, then top with slices of cheese. The toasts can be made up 1 hr ahead.
5. Place on a baking tray, then bake for 15 mins until bubbling and golden.
6. Serve each piece of toast on a plate with a sprig of dressed watercress next to it.