GOAT CHEESE & ONION PASTRIES

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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

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg white, beaten
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 12 slices

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.

Ewaoluwa Sophie Agbogun
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These pastries were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so flavorful and delicious.


Kayla Crane
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I loved the combination of sweet and savory in these pastries. They were the perfect appetizer for my dinner party.


Vlad Belov
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These pastries were so easy to make and they're so delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Sakib Saidi
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I'm not a big fan of pastries, but these were really good. The goat cheese and caramelized onions were a great combination.


Jennifer Hamdan
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These were a little too rich for my taste, but they were still very good.


John Rizzotti
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I made these pastries for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Sajol Sukla
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I was a little hesitant to try these pastries because I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I'm so glad I did. They were absolutely delicious!


Md Monwar
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These pastries are so beautiful and elegant. They're perfect for a special occasion.


thomas colyar
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I've made these pastries several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Miss Baby
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These were the perfect snack for my afternoon tea. They were light and airy, and the goat cheese and caramelized onions were a delightful combination.


Binaya Khadka
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I'm not a fan of onions, but I still liked these pastries. The goat cheese was creamy and flavorful.


tio contratempo
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These pastries were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone enjoyed them.


Antar Roy
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I made these pastries for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


paul omachi
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These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so flavorful and delicious!


Mandela Abdias
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved these pastries! The caramelized onions were the perfect complement.


Lereko Lebenya
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These pastries were a little too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.


Alan Calvillo
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pastries turned out great! I loved the flaky crust and the creamy goat cheese filling.


burutu ebiotu
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Mehmood Sahar
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I made these pastries for a brunch and they were perfect. The goat cheese and caramelized onions were a great combination.


carley owens
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These goat cheese onion pastries were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet, savory, and flaky pastry.