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Mini Aussie Cheesy Pie

Makes 24

 Ingredients

• 20g butter
  
• 2 medium brown onions, thinly sliced
  
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons picked thyme leaves
  
• 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry
  
• 60g Australian mozzarella
  
• 80g Australian fetta cheese
  
• 1 whole egg
  
• 50ml Australian cream
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• ½ sheet bought puff pastry

Method

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the onions; cook until soft.
   
2. Add brown sugar and thyme and mix well. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until onions have caramelised. Remove from heat and put aside.
   
3. Pre-heat oven to 180°C .
   
4. Lightly coat 24-hole muffin tray with cooking spray.
   
5. Cut circles from the shortcrust pastry using a cookie or scone cutter, then fit into the muffin tray.
   
6. Whisk together mozerella, fetta, cream and egg until combined then season lightly.
   
7. Onto the pie bases you will need to place 1 tablespoon of your reserved onion and then top with the cheese mix.
   
8. Cut pastry into any decorative style you like and place on the top of the pies.
   
9. Place in the oven and bake until top is golden and puffed and the filling has set.
   
10. Transfer to a serving platter of your choice.