Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, Apple and Swiss Puff Pastry Bites

December 10, 2014

Let's say you have a Christmas party this weekend and the hostess has asked you to bring an appetizer. She's an elegant gal, impeccable house, perfect kids and oh yeah, she's your husband's boss. Sounds like a super-fun time to me (she says sarcastically). If you're stuck in this awkward/unwanted scenario I have a solution: bring the best appetizer in the room. Allow me to introduce you to your new best friend, the puff pastry cup.

2 T. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 t. salt
4 oz. button mushrooms, finely chopped
2 T. unsalted butter
1 medium granny smith apple, finely chopped
1 t. sugar
1 1/2 oz. grated swiss cheese
1 T. dried chives
1/2 t. dried thyme
Additional salt and pepper to taste
1 (9 1/2 oz.) package frozen puff pastry cups (such as Pepperidge Farm)

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat then add the onions and salt. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 30-45 minutes until the onions...
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Nutritions

Calories
104

Sodium
181mg
7% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
0.6000000000000001g
2% DV

Vegetarian