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Onion Cheese Bites – Easy and Delicious Appetizer

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onion_cheese_bites8Here we are less than two weeks before Christmas day and time is flying. Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that time actually speeds up this time of year? Well, not really, but it sure does seem like it. I must confess that I love Christmas. I love the crafting and the cooking and all the little touches that make the season special. I remember one year not so long ago, or maybe it was in another life, where I actually made paper to wrap presents. Made the paper. With a blender and a rolling pin! My gifts looked spectacular, pin-worthy even (that is, if Pinterest would have been invented then). All that changed in a heartbeat, when – you guessed it – I had kids. It’s pretty hard to get enthusiastic about making wrapping paper when Momma is up all night with a teething baby!

It was in those early days of babies, diapers and new Mommy angst that I forged a strong bond with my good friend Paola. She and I were foodies before it was hip to be foodies. The first time I ever met Paola was at a poolside summer dinner at her house. One taste of her sour cherry pie, and I was pretty sure I had found a kindred spirit. You can follow her on twitter @paolastgeorges. She’s French Canadian (oo la la, eh!) and still to this day a super cool foodie and all around fun gal! One thing Poala and I soon discovered is that it was possible to be a Martha Stewart, without the staff of a billion people, if you knew the short cuts. Paola introduced me to food processor pate brisee and I am pretty sure I introduced her to marshmallow fluff fudge. Paola and I found out that even when the month of December was filled with sick kids, Christmas concerts and a house that needed cleaning, you could pull off Christmas baking like a pro with easy to make snickerdoodles, almond bars and that aforementioned marshmallow fluff fudge! The trio has become our own perfect trinity of Christmas baking in a rush!

Another thing Poala introduced me to was the most delicious, simple, and easy appetizer ever, and I have been making it to rave reviews ever since. It’s called Onion Cheese Bites and it’s from a cookbook called Pam Cooks. Through the magic of the internet I was able to contact the author, Pam Collacott, and ask if I could share the recipe with the ImperfectWomen readers. To my delight she said yes! While the original cookbook this recipe comes from is now out of print, Pam has another cookbook out you can order from her website www.pamcooks.com. It’s called “Buns in the Oven: Great Recipes for Today’s Families” and she wrote it as a fundraiser for an organization that she volunteers with that helps out young families at risk. All of the profits from the book sales go to the program.

Just a few easy ingredients to make a delicious easy appetizer.
Just a few easy ingredients to make a delicious easy appetizer.
Mix onions, mayo and Parmesan cheese together.  The Key to this recipe is using the real stuff when it comes to the cheese,  Parmigiano Reggiano
Mix onions, mayo and Parmesan cheese together. The Key to this recipe is using the real stuff when it comes to the cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano

 

Add a little Paprika and Pepper to taste
Add a little Paprika and Pepper to taste
Slice the baguette, not too thick!
Slice the baguette, not too thick!
Spoon 1.5 teaspoons of the mixture on each baguette slice.
Spoon 1.5 teaspoons of the mixture on each baguette slice.
Broil for 3-5 minutes until puffed and bubble. Watch closely!
Broil for 3-5 minutes until puffed and bubble. Watch closely!
And there you have it an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for guest!
And there you have it an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for guests!

 

Onion Cheese Bites by Pam Collacott

 

Onion Cheese Bites – Easy and Delicious Appetizer
Author: Pam Collacott
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmesan Reggiano for the best flavour)
  • ½ cup minced green onion
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • Paprika
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 baguette cut into 24 slices, ¾ -inch thick
Instructions
  1. Mix first 5 ingredients well.
  2. Spread about 1 ½ teaspoons of mixture on each baguette slice.
  3. Place on a baking sheet.
  4. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until puffed and bubbly.
  5. Serve hot.
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Make ahead tip from Pam – Assemble Onion Cheese Bites on a baking tray early in the day, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Pop them under the broiler just as your guests arrive and you’ll be munching in no time!

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Comments

  1. Ann@IW says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Yum!
    These will be PERFECT for appetizers-for-dinner-and-board-game night! Mmmmmmm!

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  2. DI says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:37 am

    I’m drooling even though I just finished breakfast. How wonderful of Ms Collacott to share this and if it’s PattyPie endorsed all the better. It looks absolutely delicious as is but I’m food fantasizing about adding some chopped shrimp to the mix. I bet this recipe s very versatile.

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  3. PattyPie says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Di, it is extremely versatile. My friend Paola tops it with a little Salsa. Mmmmmmmmm

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  4. Pam@IW says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:13 am

    These look fabulous. I love green onions and cheese. My family will love this for the holidays and I am thinking of Super Bowl too!

    Reply
  5. Sage says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Just in time. I have been looking for something easy, presents well and delicious.

    Reply
  6. PattyPie says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Sage, everyone knows you are the queen of the appetizers! And I might add you still haven’t sent me the recipe for your hot crab dip 😉 But I’m just sayin’

    Reply
  7. AliceRKrammer says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:18 am

    These look delicious. I am certainly going to try them! Love the story about you and ur mommy friend.

    Reply
  8. DENISE SMITH says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:20 am

    this looks good this would be great with pasta also thanks for the recipe

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  9. Sage says

    December 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Patty, check your email. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Karen @TheMissingNiche.com says

    December 14, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    I love green onions and can eat them forever. They add such a nice taste to just about anything. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  11. Diatta says

    December 14, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    This looks so easy to prepare I am definitely trying this as an appetizer for the holidays!!!!

    Reply
  12. Danette says

    December 14, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Those look Super yummy- and easy too! Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  13. Corinne says

    December 14, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    What a great quick and easy appetizer! Pinning this for our New Year’s party.

    Reply
  14. JEn says

    December 14, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Yum! That looks like a great, delicious BUT EASY recipe to recreate!

    Reply
  15. Lauren Harmon says

    December 14, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    I’m not usually a huge onion fan but these look scrumptious! My hubby and I eat mainly gluten-free so I’ll have to adapt the recipe a bit but I think it will still taste just as delicious… but might not be as pretty and inviting as yours! 🙂

    Reply
  16. snickers says

    December 14, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    These look so yummy, can you make ahead and freeze? These would go very nice with a bowl of soup for New Years.

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  17. PattyPie says

    December 14, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Snickers I wouldn’t freeze them. I think it would get watery and you want nice puffy cheese! You could freeze sliced baguette to have on hand and it takes only takes two minutes to whip up the cheese onion mixture and you could do it early in the day.
    They really are super quick to make!
    They do go well with soup!

    Reply
  18. Trisha says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    These sound delicious and would make a great little appetizer for the Christmas party we’re going to be attending. I’ll keep this recipe bookmarked! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Lily@IW says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Yum yum! These sound so good. I am having a small dinner sometimes after New Year’s. I’m going to make these as an appetizer. I think I will make some with the onion and try a couple w/garlic.

    I want some now but it’s dark and cold outside. I love how easy this is.

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  20. snickers says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Thanks Pattypie, I am having a New Years Eve party for friends, going to make these. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

    Reply
  21. Susan Broughton says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    This looks like such a delicious and easy recipe. I am going to have to give it a try.

    Reply
  22. Eileen says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Heavenly! I will make these for our annual family get together on Christmas day! Thank you for giving me the best idea for the family potluck!

    Reply
  23. Kelly Maxwell says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Amazingly simple, quick and delicious….these are perfect! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  24. JenniferW says

    December 14, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    These look good . It’s recipes like this that can make someone like me look like a great cook! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Shannon says

    December 14, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Those look yummy. But *groan* more carbs. Just what I need…

    Reply
  26. thesellerfrank says

    December 14, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Wow, delicious. I will try this one. thanks

    Reply
  27. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    December 14, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    We do appetizers on Christmas day with the family and this would just be a perfect one to make!

    Reply
  28. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    These look delicious. I love the fresh bread with the cheese melted on top. My family would love these as appetizers.

    Reply
  29. Jessica via Facebook says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Sounds incredible can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  30. Kelly via Facebook says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Love this recipe, these are delicious with Parmesan Crusted Chicken!

    Reply
  31. Susan via Facebook says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    This sounds so delicious! I am going to try it.

    Reply
  32. ellen beck says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Gosh this sounds good. I thought for sure it was using vream cheese but I bet the mayo is just as good or bette. Yummy!

    Reply
  33. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    December 15, 2013 at 12:43 am

    This is totally mouth watering! I’d love to give this a try soon!

    Reply
  34. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 15, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Oh my goodness, these sound amazing!! I am always looking for easy apps for when I have people over. I bet these would be a big hit.

    Reply
  35. Paola says

    December 15, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Oh my, what a lovely post! I have fond memories of our days baking up a storm and yes indeed, you were the person responsible for introducing me to Marshmallow Fluff Fudge! Funny, I was decorating the Christmas tree just a couple of days ago and several ornaments brought back memories you and the fun we had over the years (much of it in the kitchen!). Hugs to you and the family and Joyeux Noël to the Imperfect Women community!

    Reply
  36. Ashley Gill says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:04 am

    These look delicious! I would make this for a get together with the girls. You got me when you said time speeds up.. Wow, Apparently I’m gullible today!

    Reply
  37. Ronnie says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Well, you just mixed my fave ingredients into one delicious recipe!! Yummm I must try these out these weekend. They will be a hit at home.

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  38. Ellen via Facebook says

    December 15, 2013 at 11:03 am

    You had me at the word cheese they look delicious!

    Reply
  39. Sarah Bailey says

    December 15, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Wow these sound and look delicious I could just imagine tucking into some right now. Yum – thank you so much for sharing x

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  40. ladymarielle says

    December 15, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    We are having supper at my house this year with my bf’s family. this recipe looks simple enough as an appetizer. thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  41. Nancy Allen says

    December 15, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    These do look delicious! I love onions and cheese too. I am going to try making these over the holidays. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  42. Grandma Bonnie says

    December 15, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    This sounds perfect for our holiday gathering. I am book marking this page and sharing it with my daughter. Thanks for the new recipe.

    Reply
  43. Amanda Love ~ Growing Up Madison says

    December 15, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    These really look appetizing. I put onions in almost everything and I make cheese sandwiches with onion in them. I know the kids would definitely love this. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  44. Sheri via Facebook says

    December 15, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    These look yummy! I’m sure that the paprika gives this just the right amount of kick!

    Reply
  45. Danielle via Facebook says

    December 15, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    This looks so yummy. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Jen says

    December 15, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  47. Malia says

    December 15, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    This sounds great! I could eat a ton of these…

    Reply
  48. Chardonnay says

    December 15, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Looks delicious! Another plus, it seems they are super easy to make! I’d say they are a great “anytime” appetizer!

    Reply
  49. Della via Facebook says

    December 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Oh yum! A very nice appetizer that my husband would love!

    Reply
  50. JennieIW says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    OMG, these look so good! I might substitute regular mayo, as I have a prejudice against “light” versions of foods.

    Reply
  51. Danalee via Facebook says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:15 am

    I would love to make that. Thank you for sharing the idea.

    Reply
  52. Jenn S via Facebook says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:15 am

    My hubby would love this!!

    Reply
  53. Courtney Pies says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering just looking at the pictures! I definitely need to make this ASAP!

    Reply
  54. Heather McCormick says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I am going to make these for one of our get togethers, they sound really yummy!

    Reply
  55. jenifer moore says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:28 am

    the kids and all would enjoy this tyvm

    Reply
  56. Kamla L. says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Looks delicious and quick & easy! It will be a great idea for last minute entertaining over the holidays. I’m definitely going to try these and not just for entertaining. I’ll be making a batch just for munching on 🙂

    Reply
  57. Cassandra C via Facebook says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    My tumm is rumbling now!! this looks awesome. i am going to have to try it over the holidays

    Reply
  58. LeeAnn says

    December 16, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    These are amazing! Thanks for the post!

    Reply
  59. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    December 16, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    Yummm.. they look amazing; who needs steak if I can grab a few of these.. totally up my ally and I’m sooo gonna try them..thanks for sharing

    Reply
  60. Megan says

    December 16, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    These like very Yummy! Definitely going to try them!

    Reply
  61. Joseph Hawkshaw says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    They look very good and pretty easy to make i will have to try these for dinner some time.

    Reply
  62. Patricia Dugan says

    December 16, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    I’m definitely making these for our annual New Year Eve finger-food, mixed-drink, only family get-together!

    Reply
  63. Allison Downes says

    December 17, 2013 at 7:55 am

    These look so yummy. I love onion type foods. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  64. Karen Glatt says

    December 17, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I really like this appetizer and so would my family! This is an easy recipe to make for my family gathering on Christmas Eve! Thanks for the recipe, it is so yummy!

    Reply
  65. Amy Orvin says

    December 18, 2013 at 6:54 am

    There is just something about appetizers. I love them. They are so easy and delicious. This looks like something I’d like to try.

    Reply
  66. Terry Dickson says

    December 18, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    That has all of the ingredients that I like. I would love to try them.

    Reply
  67. rebeccabasset says

    December 18, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    Ooohh this sounds wonderful and pretty easy to make. I will give this a try.

    Thanks for the Post, Picture’s and the Recipe!

    Reply
  68. Nena Sinclair says

    December 18, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    Omg, this looks so delicious! Plus fast and easy, too!

    Reply
  69. Ann@iw says

    December 19, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I am eating these right now. You should be jealous. So good, so rich.

    Reply
  70. Rebecca says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    THESE. Gotta make these. OMG. I may put bacon on it too 😛

    Reply
  71. Miranda H says

    December 21, 2013 at 1:05 am

    These sound so yummy! Gonna have to give these a try after the holidays!

    Reply
  72. Lori says

    December 22, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    zomg I love this! I think it would be better with bacon and some of Penzeys spices….maybe Galena Street rib and chicken rub!!

    Reply
  73. Patricia says

    December 24, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I am going to try those

    Reply
  74. LaShelle says

    December 30, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Oh wow how good does this look
    i will have to try this soon

    Reply
  75. Sage says

    December 31, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    We made these over the holidays and they were a big hit. They are so simple to make and so good! Definitely making them again.

    Reply
  76. Tanya Holland says

    January 5, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    These look great. Maybe my husband would make these for us.

    Reply
  77. Ioana Hampton says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    These sound so delicious and easy to make. So happy I found this since I’m planning a painting party and need snack ideas!

    Reply
  78. lisa says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:09 am

    That sounds easy to make. And tasty. Kind of like garlic bread with onion.

    Reply
  79. Shannon says

    January 13, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    These look delicious, perfect appetizers.. Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
  80. Dana Rodriguez says

    May 9, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Those look so delicious! I had to pin this recipe because I def will be trying it!

    Reply

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