Puff Pastry Bites with Brie & Onion
Easy puff pastry bites with Brie, bacon and caramelized onion. Perfect for parties or as an elegant appetizer. Ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 sheets puff pastry 4 x 4 inch (10 x 10 cm) each
- 1 sunflower oil
- 3 red onions slice into thin half rings
- 1 clove garlic squeezed
- ¼ cup port wine
- 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3½ oz. bacon bits
- 3½ oz. Brie cheese
- ground black pepper Cut into 16 small pieces
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 410 ℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Let the puff pastry thaw slightly and cut each sheet into four squares.4 sheets puff pastry
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Add the onions and sauté for three minutes, or until they become translucent.3 red onions, 1 sunflower oil
- Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.1 clove garlic
- Pour in the port, then add thyme and sugar.¼ cup port wine, 1½ teaspoons dried thyme, 2 tablespoons sugar
- Let everything simmer for ten minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Let it drain on a paper towel.3½ oz. bacon bits
- Place the puff pastry squares on the baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes in each square to prevent them from puffing up too much.
- Spoon a little of the caramelized onion mixture onto each square.
- Sprinkle bacon bits on top and place a slice of Brie on each. Finish with a pinch of black pepper.3½ oz. Brie cheese, ground black pepper
- Bake the bites for 20 minutes, until golden and puffed. Serve warm and enjoy!
NOTES
1. Can I substitute the Port wine? Yes, red wine or apple juice with a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar works well, too.
2. Is the Brie rind edible? Yes, and it adds a lot of flavor—do don't toss it!
3. Can I use regular yellow onions? You can, but red onions give a milder, sweeter taste.
4. Is this recipe pregnancy-safe? Yes, make sure the Brie is made from pasteurized milk (check the label).
5. Storage
- Fridge: Store cooled bites in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Reheat: 5-7 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 °F (ca. 180 °C).
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 2mg
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