How to Make Caramelized Onion Filo Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love appetizers that are both sweet and savory, these Caramelized Onion Filo Bites are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The combination of buttery, flaky filo pastry with rich, sweet caramelized onions creates a delicious flavor and texture that will have your guests coming back for more.

Caramelized onions are the star of this recipe, bringing a depth of flavor and natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the crispy filo pastry. The onions are slowly cooked i...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups chopped sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 spreadable Swiss cheese wedges (such as The Laughing Cow®), at room temperature
  • 10 mini phyllo tart shells (such as Athens®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 bites

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently to ensure onion doesn't burn, until browned and caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked onion to a bowl. Add cheese wedges, breaking them into pieces and stir until evenly melted and mixed.
  • Place tart shells on a baking sheet and fill evenly with onion mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shells are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    47 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 152mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 48mg