Garlic-Onion Appetizer Rounds Recipe

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I think this recipe is the perfect way to showcase our famous, local Maui sweet onions. They thrive in our balmy tropical climate and rich, volcanic soils. —Kristine Snyder, Kihei, Hawaii

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Garlic-Onion Appetizer Rounds Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + cooling Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Directions

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook onions in butter until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
Unfold puff pastry. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastry. Spread onion mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheeses and basil; roll up jelly-roll style. Cut into 16 slices.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 16 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 114 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 91 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Garlic-Onion Appetizer Rounds in Country Woman April/May 2008, p25