A Puff Pastry Appetizer with Caramelized onions are just what you need to impress your friends. An easy make ahead appetizer just in time for the Super Bowl. Be warned, they are addictive!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Servings: 36
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 12 minutesminutes
Ingredients
3tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
2largesweet onions(thinly slice into ½ moon shapes)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1teaspoondijon mustard
1teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoonsalt
1pinch sugar
3tablespoonschicken stock
2sheetsfrozen puff pastry
½cupgruyere cheese
1egg
Instructions
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When butter has melted, add onions and coat with butter mixture. Cook, undisturbed until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add thyme, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper, stir to combine. Cook on low to medium heat stirring about every 5 minutes until they are golden brown, about 30-40 minutes. Reduce heat if they begin to brown too quickly.
Add chicken stock, cook stirring until liquid is incorporated, about a minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 375º. Place parchment paper on baking sheet.
Roll out both pastry sheets into an equal sized square.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of onion mixture in 36 squares about 1 inch apart. You will have 6 rows across and 6 down. Top with some cheese. Top with second sheet of puff pastry and using your fingers, press the top layer around the filling. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 36 squares and pinch the sides to seal. Use a fork to press the edges together. Place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
Brush with slightly beaten egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until slightly golden, let cool before serving.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
Try to use a cast iron skillet or steel pan vs a non stick pan when caramelizing onions.
Be patient and let the onions cook slowly.
If your dough gets sticky, place it in the fridge and let it cool down for 10 minutes.
For the best puff pastry, find one made with butter like Dufour or Trader Joes.