Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Soufflé Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Thinly slice the yellow onions. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and very soft. This process can take 30-45 minutes.

   ~45 min
2. 2

   While onions caramelize, grate the Gruyère cheese. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter using a pastry brush.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Once onions are caramelized, remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir the grated Gruyère cheese into the cooled caramelized onions.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Gently fold the onion and cheese mixture into the egg and milk mixture. Do not overmix.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. The soufflé bites should feel firm to the touch.

   ~25 min
8. 8

   Let the soufflé bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them with a small offset spatula or a butter knife.

   ~5 min