Cheesy Onion Puffs

Michael grew up in Hawaii where his parents owned a business, had a  large circle of friends and entertained a lot. When I met Michael’s  mother many years later, she shared a recipe with me. I do not remember if this appetizer had a name, but I call them Cheesy Onion Puffs. There  was no need to write the recipe down. It is quite simple with only four  ingredients and one sentence instructions. She told me to mix together equal parts finely minced onion, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise,  spread on English muffins and broil until bubbly and golden brown. They did not sound very appetizing, but I was willing to give them a try.

They are indeed very good, addicting in a way. I have made them many  times over the years, and they are the first appetizer to disappear at a  party. In fact, the cook needs to stash a few for herself before  offering them to guests. I have never met anyone that did not like them. Cheesy Onion Puffs can be made ahead of time and broiled just before serving. You need  to watch them carefully as they go from golden brown to dark brown in a  flash.

Cheesy Onion Puffs

Easiest appetizer in the world and the first to disappear at the party.

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Prep Time 8 mins

Cook Time 7 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 314 kcal

Equipment

• Sheet tray

Ingredients

  

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• 2 English Muffins

Equal parts Onion, Parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise:

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese .
• ½ cup White onion finely minced
• ½ cup Mayonnaise use a good brand!

Instructions

 

• Toast the English muffins alone under the broiler until light golden brown, and crispy.
• Mix the onion, cheese, and mayonnaise together.
• Spread on sliced, toasted English muffins;
• Broil until lightly golden brown and bubbly. Watch them carefully.
• Cut into quarters and serve piping hot. Garnish with chives if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Onion Puffs

Serving Size

 

4 pieces

Amount per Serving

Calories

314

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

25

g

38

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

13

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

6

g

Cholesterol

 

20

mg

7

%

Sodium

 

511

mg

21

%

Potassium

 

84

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

16

g

5

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

7

g

14

%

Vitamin A

 

116

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

170

mg

17

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

Keyword broiler, mayonnaise, onions, Parmesan cheese

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Make these Cheesy Onion Puffs the next time you have guests over. But, remember to save some for yourself!

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