French Onion Bites

If you love the rich, savory flavor of French onion soup, you’re going to want to try these French Onion Bites. They take everything you love about the classic soup, sweet caramelized onions, melty Gruyere cheese, and a hint of thyme and tuck it into a crispy phyllo shell for an easy, party-ready appetizer.

These are perfect for holiday gatherings, game days, or any time you want a bite-sized snack that feels a little fancy without the effort. You can even make the onion mixture ahead of time, so all you have to do is assemble and bake right before serving.

Helpful Tips

• Take your time caramelizing the onions. Low and slow is key to building flavor. Don’t rush it—it’s worth the wait.
• Use a sweet onion. It balances the richness of the cheese and pairs well with the thyme and sherry.
• Let’s talk about cheese. Gruyère is the classic French cheese used to make the soup, but if you can’t find it, you can use Swiss or Emmental cheese. Gouda will also work.
• Prep ahead. You can make the onion filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and bake.
• Find the phyllo cups. If you can’t find the mini phyllo pastry shells at your local grocery store, you can purchase them on Amazon.

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French Onion Bites

French Onion Bites are made with phyllo pastry and filled with sweet caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese just like the famous French onion soup we all love, but in appetizer form.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine French

Servings 15 Bites

Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 package mini phyllo pastry shells 15 cups
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large sweet onion sliced thinly
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
• 4 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F(175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the phyllo shells on the sheet and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and sugar. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and cook the onions for about 25-35 minutes, until caramelized and well reduced. Stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the sherry and thyme. Cook for one minute.
• Add half the cheese and stir until melted, about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
• Fill each of the phyllo cups shells with onion mixture. Top with a sprinkle of the remaining cheese.
• Bake for 10 minutes, until melted.
• Serve hot, on a tray, garnished with chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0.1mg

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