Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

These are perfect for cocktail parties, appetizers, and quick snacks. I personally find them yummiest after they have been sitting at room temp for over an hour, so that the flavors have time to meld post-bake. This is a recipe that can be tweaked in many ways! Add a little crumbled Italian sausage or bacon for a meat-lover, or alternatively throw on mushrooms or sliced figs to keep it vegetarian.

These recipes will fill 4-6 people (depending on how much you eat...)

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients:

• 2 onions
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1 egg
• Dill/salt/pepper/?

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F, and put a skillet (that has a lid that will fit!) on medium heat.
2. Slice up the onions into thin rings and throw into the skillet. Add butter and put the lid on the pan. The moisture from the onions will steam them and get them all juicy and caramelized! At this point you can also add a tablespoon of brown sugar, but I think that the onions get plenty sweet on their own! Let the onions cook for 20 minutes on medium low, stirring occasionally. You will know that they are done when they are deep brown and no longer have that spiciness to their smell! 
3.  While the onions are cooking, mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. I used dill/salt/pepper as my seasonings, but you can add whatever spices you prefer! I mean, onions are used in pretty much every cuisine so you can't go wrong!!
4. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle, roughly the size of a cookie sheet (no worries about being perfect, no one is going to be thinking about the shape of this baby as soon as they have a bite!). Place the dough on a large cookie sheet, and spread the cheese mixture over it. I rolled up the edges of the rectangle to make a mini crust, but if you want more real estate for cheese and onions you can skip it.
5. Remove the onions from the heat once they are finished cooking, and using a spoon or some clean and heat-proof fingers plop the onions evenly over the tart. 
6. Place the tart in the middle rack of the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes. The crust should be golden, and the cheese should no longer look glossy. 
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut into 12 squares (4x3) or any shape your heart desires! 
8. You can serve these warm, chilled, or room temperature (my personal favorite!). 

Enjoy!