Fun little bite sized apps that were a big hit with my Sunday dinner crowd. The brie does leak a bit, but letting them cool a bit lets the cheese stick to the pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped small
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 8 slices deli ham, sliced about 1/16 of an inch thick (about 9 ounces), I like Boars Head Sweet Sliced ham
- 4 ounces brie
- 1 8 ounce tube crescent roll dough
- 1 egg lightly beaten with 1 tbsp of water
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning (or a combination of poppy seeds, minced dried onions, dried garlic)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp course ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Heat the butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, thyme, pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Raise the heat a little, and cook to develop a more golden color, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the onions to a small bowl to cool completely.Cut each slice of ham into 3 strips about 2 inches by 5 inches. Cut the Brie into 24 pieces about 1/4 inch by 1 inch. On each strip of ham, place 1/4 teaspoon of the caramelized onions and 1 piece of Brie, and roll up tightly.Open the tube of dough, and separate it into 8 triangles at the perforations. Cut each triangle into 3 long, thin triangles (for 24 pieces total). Lay 1 ham roll centered on the tip end of a triangle, roll until you reach the flat end and place, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining triangles and ham rolls. Brush each with egg wash, sprinkle with bagel seasoning and top with a dab (about 1/8 teaspoon) of the remaining onions. Bake until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let them cool a few minutes to let brie to congeal a bit. Serve warm with Dijon sauce on the side.Sauce: Combine all 3 ingredients and stir until smooth.HAPPY EATING!!
