Description
Delicious French Onion Soup Bites made with caramelized onions, beef stock, and melted Gruyere cheese nestled in crispy phyllo cups, perfect as an elegant appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Onion Mixture
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef stock
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Drizzle of olive oil
Cheese & Phyllo Cups
- 2 deli slices Gruyere or other sharp white cheese (or 1 ounce very thinly sliced cheese)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package frozen phyllo cups (about 15 cups)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Onion Mixture: In a small skillet, combine the thinly sliced onion, beef stock, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, crushed red pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are very soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, approximately 45 minutes. A nonstick skillet is preferred for best results.
- Prepare Cheese: Cut the deli cheese slices into 8 small pieces each, creating two small squares per phyllo cup.
- Preheat Oven and Assemble: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the frozen phyllo cups on a baking sheet. In each cup, add a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese, followed by about one teaspoon of the prepared onion mixture. Then, top with two small pieces of the melting Gruyere cheese.
- Bake: Bake the assembled phyllo cups in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with fresh thyme leaves if desired. Serve hot. These bites can also be served at room temperature and are perfect for potluck events.
Notes
- Make this vegetarian by substituting beef stock with vegetable stock and using vegan Worcestershire sauce. The dish remains delicious.
- Make ahead by preparing the onion filling up to 4 days in advance and refrigerate. This saves time during assembly.
- For potluck events, bake right before leaving or assemble and bake at the host’s house.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
