French Onion Soup Bites

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These French Onion Soup Bites are your favorite classic French soup in bite-size appetizer form. They're simple to make, absolutely drool worthy and perfect for your next cocktail party!

Prep Time50

Cook Time15

Total Time1 5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: French

Keyword: cocktail party, French onion soup, phyllo shells, pickled red onions

Servings: bites

Calories: 57kcal

Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cups yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
2/3 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
finely chopped chives, for garnish if desired
30 frozen mini phyllo pastry shells, at room temperature. I use Athens.

Instructions

In a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat, Add the onions, sugar and one teaspoon salt. Cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for about 25 -30 minutes, stirring often, until golden brown. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a measuring cup, whisk together cream, egg and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place the phyllo shells on the sheet. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the onions into each shell. Pour in some of the cream mixture, filling each three quarters full. Top each with some shredded cheese.
Bake until puffy and lightly browed, about 14-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

You'll find the phyllo shells in the freezer section of your local market.

As mentioned above, if you have any extra bites just place in a Ziploc bag and put in your freezer for up to one month. When you're ready to enjoy bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned.

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