Description
Savory and cozy bites featuring caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese in crispy puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 package of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Caramelize the onions: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until deep golden and caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Deglaze: Add the beef broth and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares to fit muffin tins.
- Assemble the cups: Place pastry squares in muffin tins and fill with the caramelized onion mixture.
- Add cheese: Top with shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Egg wash: Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For vegetarian bites, use vegetable broth and plant-based butter; for dairy-free options, choose vegan cheese. Assemble just before baking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: French, onion soup bites, appetizer, party food, entertaining