Caramelized Tomato And Ham Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 None shallots, finely chopped
9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 loaf brioche, sliced
8 oz finely grated semi-hard sheep's milk cheese
6 oz thinly sliced smoked ham

Preparation

Oil a medium frying pan and place over medium heat. Cook shallots until softened. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 5 mins. Add vinegar and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season to taste.
Preheat broiler. Cut 32 (2 1/2 inch) rounds from brioche. Top 1/2 with cheese and broil until cheese melts. Toast remaining plain rounds until golden brown.
Top cheese toasts with ham, caramelized tomatoes then remaining plain toasts. Serve warm.