Description
These French Onion Cups combine all the comforting flavors of French onion soup into bite-sized appetizers made with flaky puff pastry and rich Gruyère cheese. Perfect for gatherings, these savory treats are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 12 tablespoons grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan. Sauté onions until caramelized (25–30 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add beef broth; simmer until reduced. Stir in heavy cream and let cool.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 2½-inch squares. Press each square into the muffin tin.
- Fill each pastry cup with 2 tablespoons of onion mixture and top with 1 tablespoon of Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover onion cups in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French