KitchenAid 4KFP750 manual Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Squares

Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Squares

6ounces (170 g) Gouda or smoked Gouda cheese, wax removed

1jumbo yellow onion, cut into quarters lengthwise

1tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil

1tablespoon (15 ml) brown sugar

1tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) coarsely ground black pepper

1⁄8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt

1sheet (from 171⁄4-oz. [517.5 g] pkg.) frozen puff pastry, thawed

2tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Position 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Add Gouda cheese. Process to shred. Remove and set aside.

Exchange shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add onion. Process to slice.

In large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil until it sizzles. Add onions. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until onions are limp, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat about 35 minutes, or until soft and light golden. Uncover; continue cooking until liquid evaporates. Stir in pepper and salt. Set aside.

On lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 12-inch (30.5 cm) square. Pierce with a fork. With pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut pastry into 36 pieces. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400°F (204ºC) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pastry puffs and edges begin to brown. Remove from oven. With back of spoon, make indentation in each square. Spoon onion mixture into each square and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400°F (204ºC) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and cheese melts. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Yield: 12 servings (3 squares per serving).

Per Serving: About 190 cal, 5 g pro, 13 g carb,

13 g total fat, 4 g sat fat, 15 mg chol, 190 mg sod.

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