Caramelized-Onion Squares with Olives

Name: Caramelized-Onion Squares with Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 large onion, cut in half, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count); 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (6 oz); 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers

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Prep 15 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 24

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Appetizers imply bite-size and bite-size often implies putzy and time consuming. The recipe that follows is anything but. By topping and baking one big rectangle of dough, and then cutting it into squares you wind up with 24 tasty appetizers—and quite possibly extra time on your hands.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jan 5, 2012

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, cut in half, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (6 oz)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers

Directions

1

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Add onion and thyme; cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is golden brown. Remove from heat.
2

Heat oven to 375°F. Roll dough into 12x10-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise. On ungreased cookie sheet, place dough pieces about 2 inches apart.
3

Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
4

Top each baked crust with cheese, caramelized onions, olives and roasted peppers. Bake 4 to 6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Using pizza cutter or serrated knife, cut each into 12 squares. Serve warm.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Be patient when caramelizing the onions. If you rush them, they won't taste as sweet.
tip 2
For a slightly different flavor, substitute Swiss cheese for the Gruyère.

Nutrition Information

70 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 5g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer

Calories: 70

Calories from Fat: 45

Total Fat: 5g; 8%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 12%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%

Sodium: 110mg; 5%

Potassium: 20mg; 1%

Total Carbohydrate: 5g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Appetizers imply bite-size and bite-size often implies putzy and time consuming. The recipe that follows is anything but. By topping and baking one big rectangle of dough, and then cutting it into squares you wind up with 24 tasty appetizers—and quite possibly extra time on your hands.