CARAMELIZED ONION

PUFF PASTRY SQUARES

Position 4 mm shredding disc and chef’s bowl in work bowl. Add Gouda cheese. Process to shred. Set aside.

Position 4 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add onions to feed tube, cutting to fit tube, if necessary. 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 2 tablespoons vinegar. Cook over medium-low heat 35 to 45 minutes, or until soft and light golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, pepper, and salt. Set aside.

On lightly floured surface, roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Place on 2 large ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 400° F for 9 to 11 minutes, or until pastry puffs and edges begin to brown, gently pricking top of pastry with fork after 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375° F. Lightly prick tops of pastry with fork. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over pastry to within 12 inch of edges. Top evenly with onions. Sprinkle Gouda cheese over onions. Bake at 375° F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Cool slightly. Cut each pastry into 36 squares.

Yield: 24 servings (3 squares per serving).

Per Serving: About 180 cal, 5 g pro, 13 g carb, 12 g total fat, 4 g sat fat, 15 mg chol, 200 mg sod.

1package (7 oz.) Gouda or smoked Gouda cheese, wax removed

4medium yellow onions

1tablespoon vegetable oil

3tablespoons brown sugar

3tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided

12 teaspoon cracked black pepper

18 teaspoon salt

1package (1714 oz.) frozen puff pastry, thawed

1cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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KitchenAid KPFP850, KFP1642CA manual Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Squares

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