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Savory French Onion Soup Bites Recipe

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Savory French Onion Soup Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring caramelized onions simmered in broth and vinegar, nestled in flaky crescent roll dough cups, topped with melted Gruyère cheese, and baked to golden perfection. These bite-sized treats capture all the rich flavors of classic French onion soup in a convenient, crowd-pleasing form.

Ingredients

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For the Onion Mixture

  • 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 olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Simmer with Broth and Vinegar: Stir in the beef broth and white vinegar into the caramelized onions. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Season to taste if necessary.
  3. Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut it into rectangles sized to fit your mini muffin tin. Press each piece firmly into the greased cups of the mini muffin tin to form little dough cups.
  4. Fill with Onion Mixture: Spoon the warm onion mixture evenly into each dough cup, filling them nearly to the top.
  5. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle Gruyère cheese liberally over each filled cup to cover the onion mixture.
  6. Bake: Place the mini muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the dough cups are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Cool and Garnish: Remove the tin from the oven and let the bites cool for 10 minutes. Gently remove each bite from the tin, garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth and use vegan butter and cheese alternatives.
  • Caramelizing onions can take time but is key for developing rich, deep flavor—do not rush this step.
  • If you prefer a milder tang, use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
  • Mini muffin tins work best for evenly sized bites that hold their shape.
  • These bites are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven before serving.

Keywords: French onion soup bites, caramelized onion appetizers, savory bites, Gruyère cheese appetizers, party appetizers, crescent roll recipes

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