Description
Delightful snacks featuring caramelized onions and gooey cheese encased in crispy pastry, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large onions (sweet yellow or red)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Slice onions thinly, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and add onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic and herbs: Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Sauté for 2-3 minutes; deglaze with wine.
- Incorporate broth: Pour in broth, simmer for 5 minutes to thicken, then season and remove from heat.
- Prepare puff pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out and cut puff pastry into squares or circles.
- Fill and shape: Place onion filling onto each pastry piece, top with Gruyère cheese, and fold corners or leave open-faced.
- Bake: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using low-fat cheese or whole wheat puff pastry. Ensure to avoid overcooking the onions for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French onion soup bites, appetizer, party snacks
