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French Onion Palmiers

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All of the flavors of your favorite soup are wrapped up in puff pastry for this delicious appetizer.  It is a perfect make ahead snack for your next party.

Plate full of cheesy french onion appetizer pastries.

There is just something about a good french onion soup.  The deep, slightly sweet flavor of slowly caramelized onions, a bit of crunch from the crusty bread and the gooey melted cheese topping just come together in a perfect bite.

The problem is it is hard to eat it gracefully and even harder to eat it on the move while mingling at a party.  So, why not take those flavors and turn it into a palmier?  That’s right!  

Just imagine it, slightly herbed caramelized onions, melty Gruyere all wrapped in a crispy buttery puff pastry crust!

puff pastry topped with golden onions and shredded cheese next to microplane.

 I love hosting parties and my favorite kinds of parties are those that are full of finger foods and small bites.  They are the best because you can have a taste of this and a taste of that.  That way there is a little something for everyone and so much to enjoy for people like me who just want to try it all!

Whether it is a holiday, a shower or an awards show party, sometimes it is fun to take those appetizers and dress them up a bit.  These french onion palmiers are a perfect addition to any party and are happy to find their place among these fancy appetizers.

Fancy soiree or casual get together, if I’m making a whole menu I like to have some food that can be prepped ahead.  That way I can enjoy my guests when party time comes.  The palmiers meet those requirements as well!

Golden french onion palmiers with cheese in the middle.

Properly caramelizing the onions does admittedly take a while, but it is mostly hands off and it can be done a day or two ahead.  In fact, you can do them in the slow cooker if you’d like!

Let them cool, great some Gruyere and roll them up in some puff pastry.  A trip to the refrigerator to get the puff pastry nice and cold again, a few slices and a trip to the oven.  In no time you have a delicious and pretty appetizer.

pile of flaky french onion palmiers.

For another fun puff pastry appetizer recipe, check out my apple cheddar pinwheels. They are a great flaky fall starter.

Plate full of cheesy french onion appetizer pastries.

French Onion Palmiers

Carlee
All of the flavors of your favorite soup are wrapped up in puff pastry for this delicious appetizer.  It is a perfect make ahead snack for your next party.
5 from 4 ratings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 42 Servings
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dry thyme
  • 6 oz Gruyere cheese
  • 17.3 oz package puff pastry

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onions, bay leaf and pinch of salt and stir to combine. Continue to cook over low heat as onions slowly cook and caramelize. To do it right, it will take a long time but it is low maintenance. Just give it a stir every so often and let them slowly develop an nice golden color.
    2 Tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, 1 bay leaf, 1 pinch salt
  • Once they are completely caramelized, stir in the garlic and thyme and remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature.
    1 clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon dry thyme
  • Roll out the puff pastry to about ¼-inch thick. Spread onions over puff pastry, leaving a small border on either side. Sprinkle with shredded gruyere.
    17.3 oz package puff pastry, 6 oz Gruyere cheese
  • Roll one side toward the center of the dough. Then repeat with the second. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a half hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Cut stuffed puff pastry dough into 1/3-inch slices and carefully transfer to baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 66mg
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Monday 20th of February 2017

Carlee, the caterer that I work for makes these for appetizer Buffets. They are great finger foods, and you can pair them with so many different things. Plus the fact they look gorgeous they also have great flavor. I'm not sure that he uses gruyere cheese, I will definitely give him your recipe.

Carlee

Monday 20th of February 2017

Thank you, Nikki! There are so many flavor combinations you could do too, which makes them fun and they can be prepped in advance which is perfect for a party!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Saturday 18th of February 2017

These are so pretty, Carlee! I love them!

Carlee

Sunday 19th of February 2017

Thank you, they were definitely fun ones!

Debbie

Saturday 18th of February 2017

Hi Carlee, these would make the perfect finger food or would go down nicely with a nice hot bowl of soup. I had no idea you could caramelize onions in a slow cooker. You know where I'm off to next?

xx

Carlee

Sunday 19th of February 2017

They would be perfect with soup too! You should definitely try the onion in the slow cooker!

Karly

Saturday 18th of February 2017

These look yummy!

Carlee

Sunday 19th of February 2017

Thanks for stopping by!

Jess

Thursday 16th of February 2017

Wow! These sound so tasty!! :)

Carlee

Sunday 19th of February 2017

Thank you!