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Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheesecake Bites appetizer on a glass serving tray.

Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheesecake Bites

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheesecake Bites is a sweet and savory holiday appetizer recipe made with caramelized balsamic onions. Each mini appetizer phyllo cup is filled with a savory cheesecake filling topped with brown sugar balsamic onions and crispy bacon bits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 30 Servings
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients  

Balsamic Caramelized Onions Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet onions (thinly sliced (about 3 ½ to 4 cups sliced onion))
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients Needed To make Balsamic Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheesecake Bites Appetizers

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 6-8 tablespoons Balsamic Caramelized Onions (chopped finely, divided)
  • 5 pieces bacon (cooked crispy and chopped finely, divided)
  • 2 packages Phyllo Mini Shells
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Instructions 

Directions to Make Balsamic Caramelized Onions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium.
  • Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat to soften.
  • Add the brown sugar and Balsamic Vinegar to the skillet.
  • Sauté uncovered, occasionally stirring for about 8 minutes or until the onions are translucent and reduced in size by half.
  • Reduce the heat to low and slowly sauté the onions until golden brown and caramelized. The sauce will have thickened and will cling to the onions. This can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes or longer. Do not overcook.
  • When the onions have caramelized remove pan from heat and allow to cool.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container if making the appetizers the next day.

Directions to Make Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheesecake Bites

  • Beat the cream cheese, egg, salt, and pepper on high until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 6 tablespoons of the balsamic caramelized onions and 2 tablespoons of the chopped bacon.
  • Using a small spoon or a frosting decorator bag fill each Phyllo cup with the cream cheese filling.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 F. degrees oven for 12-15 minutes or until the filling is set.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.  Top each baked Phyllo cup with  ¼ teaspoon of the remaining chopped balsamic caramelized onion.
  • Top each appetizer with a sprinkling of the remaining finely chopped bacon.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • The caramelized onions can be made the day before making and serving the appetizers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1PieceCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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