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Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Pastry Bites

Puff pastry cups filled with caramelized French onion and melted Gruyère, baked as an easy party appetizer.

Sam Sternstein
Prep
15m
Cook
45m
Steps
6
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Sauté the onions

    Thinly slice the onions and sauté them in olive oil.

    OnionOlive oil
  2. Step 2Deglaze the onions

    Increase the heat, add ½ cup water and let it evaporate. Repeat until deeply caramelized.

    Water
  3. Step 3Press pastry into pan

    Cut puff pastry into squares and press into a cupcake pan.

    Puff pastry
  4. Step 4Fill the pastry cups

    Add caramelized onions, a piece of Gruyère, then more onions.

    OnionGruyère
  5. Step 5Bake the bites16m 30s

    Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.

  6. Step 6Cool and serve

    Cool slightly, gently remove, and enjoy.

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