GRUYERE, MUSHROOM, & CARAMELIZED ONION BITES

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Caramelized onion bites with sautéed crimini mushrooms, balsamic caramelized onions, and applewood smoked gruyere cheese.

Cook time : 45 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

4 tablespoons salted butter, divided

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

5-6 ounces crimini or button mushrooms, sliced

2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper, to taste

4 ounces grated gruyere cheese (I used applewood smoked gruyere)

1 package (1 pound) frozen puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil along with 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside in a medium bowl.
2. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter along with the 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes. Add the dried thyme and sugar and continue to cook for 25 minutes on medium low heat. Make sure to stir the mixture every 5 minutes or so. If the onions are caramelizing too fast, turn down the heat a little more. Add the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan, allow the onions to soak it all in. Turn off heat. Add the onions to the mushroom mixture. Season with the garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste, stir to combine. Allow to cool to room temperature. Mixture can be kept in an air-tight container and refrigerated for up to 48 hours at this point. Allow to come to room temperature before proceeding. Add the gruyere cheese and mix well.
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