Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Caramelized Onion Cheese Pastries, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. These delectable treats are a symphony of textures, featuring flaky puff pastry that shatters at the first bite, yielding to a heart of gooey melted cheese and the intense sweetness of caramelized onions. This recipe is exceptionally easy to follow, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve pastry perfection. Additionally, we've included a delectable Vegan Caramelized Onion Cheese Pastries recipe for those with dietary restrictions or those seeking a plant-based alternative.
But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Try experimenting with different types of cheese, such as sharp cheddar, creamy brie, or tangy goat cheese, to create unique flavor combinations. For a vegetarian twist, replace the bacon with roasted vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini. Elevate your pastries with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or chives. These Caramelized Onion Cheese Pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual brunch, a festive holiday gathering, or a simple afternoon snack.
GOAT CHEESE & ONION PASTRIES
A flaky puff pastry crust holds sweet caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese for an easy yet upscale appetizer. The recipe is a must on all our entertaining menus. -Heidi Ellis, Monument, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 teaspoons in pan. Add onions, shallots and sugar to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are golden brown, 15-20 minutes., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in thyme, garlic and pepper. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bacon., On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Cut into three 9x3-in. rectangles. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush dough with egg white; top with onion mixture and goat cheese. Bake until golden brown, 16-20 minutes. Cut each rectangle into 4 appetizers. Garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRUSTLESS CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CHEESE
Buttery and delicious! Mellow and creamy, this quiche is a wonderful addition to a nice green salad!
Provided by ReboobyQ
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Quiche
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in the heated butter-olive oil until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Transfer onion to a plate to cool.
- Whisk cream, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and onion. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 113.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CARAMELIZED ONION, MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE TART
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a mandolin or super-sharp knife, cut onion into paper thin slices. Clean and slice the mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and saute until caramelized. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they release all their liquid and most of it boils away, should take about 5 minutes. Combine caramelized onions with mushrooms and saute together briefly; season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from heat.
- Unfold puff pastry onto a floured surface; cut in half lengthwise to form 2 long rectangles. Gently roll out each rectangle to approximately 5 by 14 inches and place on cookie sheet. Trim edges by 1/4-inch strips all around; set strips aside. Break 1 egg into a small bowl; beat slightly. Brush edges of pastry with some of the egg. Use trimmed strips to make a raised border on each. Brush entire surface with remaining beaten egg. Prick the interior of pastry all over with a fork. Bake until pale gold, about 10 minutes. If pastry has puffed up inside edge, press it down gently. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining eggs with 6 ounces goat cheese and blend until smooth. Spread the mixture onto pastry. Return to oven and bake just until set, about 4 minutes. Add the thyme to the mushroom mixture. Remove cookie sheet from oven and spread with thyme-mushroom mixture. Crumble remaining cheese on top. Just before serving, broil tarts on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until tarts are warm and cheese softens.
GOAT CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION TARTS
Absolutely sinful as an appetizer or accompaniment to a salad! The oozing goat cheese, contrasted against the caramelized onions, topped off with some balsamic vinegar...need I say more?
Provided by Jgriffeth
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut thawed puff pastry into six 3- to 4-inch rounds using a cookie cutter. Roll edges of each pastry slightly to form 6 small tarts. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in sweet onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Divide cooked onions between the 6 tart shells and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle goat cheese evenly on top of each tart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle each with balsamic vinegar reduction.
- Return tarts to the oven and continue to bake until cheese is bubbly and tarts are golden brown, about 8 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 307.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of onions: Different types of onions have different flavors, so using a mix will create a more complex and delicious flavor. Sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla are a good choice, as are yellow onions or red onions.
- Caramelize the onions slowly and patiently: This is the key step in this recipe, so don't rush it. Allow the onions to cook over low heat until they are golden brown and very soft, this will take about 30-45 minutes.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the other star of this recipe, so it's important to use one that you love. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère are both good choices.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the pastries, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Serve immediately: These pastries are best served immediately, while they're still warm and flaky. You can also reheat them in a toaster oven or oven, but they won't be quite as good as when they're fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
These caramelized onion cheese pastries are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also great to have on hand for a quick and easy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a truly special dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these caramelized onion cheese pastries a try. You won't be disappointed!
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