GRUYERE & CARAMELIZED ONION TARTS

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Garlic and onion is a match made in heaven in my opinion, so I love creating new recipes to showcase the pair. Gruyere cheese adds impeccable flavor to the eye-catching starter. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in salt and pepper., Unfold each puff pastry sheet onto an ungreased baking sheet. Using a knife, score decorative lines around the edges of each pastry. Spread onion mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheeses and thyme., Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each tart into 12 pieces. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.