Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Tartlets

Ingredients:

1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry, thawed (ensure it's gluten-free)
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the gluten-free puff pastry package instructions. Typically, it's around 400°F (200°C).

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes or until they become caramelized and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry sheet on a floured surface. Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out small circles to fit into a muffin tin.

Press each pastry circle into the cups of a muffin tin to form tartlet shells.

In a bowl, mix together the shredded smoked Gouda cheese, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme (if using).

Fill each tartlet shell with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.

Top the cheese mixture with a generous spoonful of the caramelized onions.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the tartlets are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired.

Allow the tartlets to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these gluten-free Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onion Tartlets as a savory and flavorful appetizer!