Here is another good appetizer that you can make ahead of time and then reheat when you are ready to serve them. Bite-size goodness!
French Onion Tartlets
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups onions (your choice), minced
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- sprinkle of dried thyme (dried is better to distribute it more in the mixture)
- 1 tbsp. dry white wine (or use beef broth for more of a “French Onion” taste)
- 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- fresh parsley, minced for color
- 2 (15 count) packages of mini fillo shells
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silpat. While the oven is heating melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and dried thyme to taste. Cook another 20-30 minutes or until the onions are a nice golden brown. Add the white wine and cook a few minutes longer. Remember, this is just an estimate and it may not take this long or it could take longer to reach a nice color (see picture below). Remove from heat and set aside.
Combine the cream cheese with the egg and add to the onion mixture. Stir until the ingredients are mixed well. Sprinkle some fresh, minced parsley.
Using not quite a tablespoon of the onion mixture fill each shell. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling is lightly browned.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
This is the color you want…
These nibbles are so perfect for entertaining. Love caramelized onion in any dish!
Me too – caramelized onions always add a lot of great flavor. It’s hard to stop eating “just one” 🙂
So true! 🙂
how delightful do these look! delicious too. cheers sherry
Thanks Sherry – I love recipes I can make ahead of time and having the shells already made is a real time saver.
Perfect for a party!🎈🌈
For sure Mary or part of a brunch table – good any time of the day 🙂
Perfect finger food with a glass of wine!
You are reading my mind Liz!
Well these are fabulous! I love anything with cooked or caramelized onions. I know I’d love these.
I’m with you on the caramelized onions as they do make a difference in a recipe. When onions or garlic are called for I always add more!
Rainy season with these caramalised onions in tart shells, what else one can ask for!!
Not much Deeksha – the tart shells are store bought and all you have to do is caramelize the onions.
That made the work so easy!!!