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Caramelized Onion Tartlets

Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Jerri Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, fills crunchy phyllo shells with a sweet onion mixture. "I enjoy experimenting with novel flavors and ingredients," she writes. "I've used this recipe for open houses and potlucks."
8 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 2 large sweet onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)

Directions

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add
  • onions and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until
  • the onions are golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in water and
  • bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7
  • minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir
  • in cheese.
  • Melt remaining butter. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work
  • surface; brush with butter. Brush to distribute evenly. Repeat with
  • a second sheet; brush with butter. Cut into 12 squares. (Keep
  • remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to
  • prevent drying.) Repeat three times, making 48 squares.
  • Press one square into a greased miniature muffin cup. Top with
  • another square of phyllo, placing corners off center. Spoon about 1
  • tablespoon onion mixture into cup. Repeat with remaining phyllo
  • squares and onion mixture. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or
© Taste of Home 2013

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Caramelized Onion Tartlets (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 3 pieces equals 247 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 521 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013