Description
Mini pastry cups filled with caramelized onions, savory broth, and melted cheese — the perfect bite-sized version of French onion soup.
Ingredients
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme leaves
1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
1 tsp vinegar
1 package crescent roll dough
1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
1. Caramelize onions in butter and oil over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes.
2. Add thyme, vinegar, and broth; simmer until thick and jammy.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease mini muffin pan.
4. Cut crescent dough into squares and press into cups.
5. Fill each cup with onion mixture and top with cheese.
6. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use vegetable broth and vegan cheese for a vegetarian option.
Make the onion mixture up to 3 days in advance.
Freeze baked bites for up to 1 month and reheat in oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10