Description
Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Bites are a delightful appetizer combining sweet caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced 🧅
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 🍇
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened 🧀
- 1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed 🌟
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish 🌿
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and caramelize the onions for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper, then let cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 2×2 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of caramelized onions and a dollop of goat cheese on each square.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving.
Notes
- Patience is key when caramelizing onions; cook them slowly for the best flavor.
- Ensure puff pastry is cold but pliable before rolling out.
- Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent bursting during baking.
- Check baking time a few minutes early to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese, Appetizer, Puff Pastry