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Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Canapes on pretzels
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Caramelized Onion Mushroom Canapes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword caramelized-onion-mushroom-canapes, easy-canapes-recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 42kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 24 garlic parmesan pretzel crisps
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 16 oz container baby portabella/button/cremini mushrooms (use your favorite)
  • 3 Tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 oz. crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

  • Drizzle a medium size saucepan with 2 Tbsp oil. Add onion. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, then add balsamic and sugar, mix well. Lower heat to medium-low.
  • Continue to cook the onion for another 12-15 minutes stirring occasionally until reduced and golden.Remove from the heat.
  • While cooking the onions, in a separate saucepan over high heat add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and mushrooms. Lower the heat to medium and continue to sauté the mushrooms for 6-7 minutes until golden. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add 1 Tbsp rosemary and 1 tsp minced garlic. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • To assemble: Place 24 pretzel crisps on a serving platter. Divide the mushrooms and the caramelized onions evenly on each pretzel crisp.
  • Sprinkle with about ½ teaspoon of goat cheese on each canapé and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped rosemary.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

It's always a good idea to have extra pretzels, pita's or breads handy just in case you have extra toppings and can assemble more canapes than expected.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg