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Savory French Onion Soup Bites Recipe

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Savory French Onion Soup Bites combine the rich, caramelized flavor of traditional French onion soup with a crispy crescent roll base, topped with melted Gruyère cheese. Perfectly sized for cozy gatherings, these bite-sized appetizers deliver all the comforting tastes of the classic soup in a fun, easy-to-eat form, ideal for sharing and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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For the Onion Filling

  • 2 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (can substitute with vegan option)
  • 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (can substitute with Italian seasoning or omit)

For the Dough and Topping

  • 1 package crescent roll dough (all-purpose flour variant)
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese (can substitute with any melting cheese or vegan cheese)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes until they are deeply golden and caramelized, which develops their rich, sweet flavor.
  2. Simmer with Broth and Vinegar: Stir in the beef broth and white vinegar into the caramelized onions. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance the savory and tangy flavors.
  3. Prepare the Dough Cups: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut it into rectangular pieces just large enough to press into each cavity of a greased mini muffin tin, forming little dough cups.
  4. Fill and Top the Bites: Spoon the onion filling evenly into each dough cup. Then sprinkle each bite generously with the Gruyère cheese, which will melt beautifully during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake the bites for 18-20 minutes, until the dough is golden-brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 10 minutes so they firm up slightly, then carefully remove each one. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm to enjoy the full flavors of this comforting appetizer.

Notes

  • You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth to make the bites vegetarian.
  • For a vegan version, use vegan butter, vegan cheese, and vegetable broth.
  • Be patient when caramelizing onions to develop the best flavor; rushing this step will result in less sweetness and depth.
  • These bites can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven before serving.
  • Fresh thyme adds a lovely herbal aroma, but Italian seasoning or a pinch of rosemary can also complement the flavors if thyme is unavailable.

Keywords: French onion soup bites, caramelized onion appetizer, savory crescent roll bites, party appetizers, comfort food, Gruyère cheese snacks, cozy gathering recipes

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