Parmesan Onion Puffs

1 Cup grated parmesan cheese

5 Slices 7 grain or good brown bread

1 Tblsp finely chopped onion

2 Tblsp mayonnaise

1/8 Tsp cayenne pepper (or ¼ tsp if you like it hot)

Toast the bread to a golden brown. Most recipes call for you putting the bread in the oven to toast. I use the toaster then cut into rounds. I use an aperitif glass to cut the toast rounds, but a cookie cutter or any glass the right size to get four rounds to a slice of bread will do. Or, heck, just cut your toast into 1 ½ inch squares if you like. Save the trimmings for bread crumbs if you like.


Mix the other ingredients well and spoon a generous teaspoon onto each bread round or square, place on a cookie sheet, and pop into a 400 degree oven, use the broiler if you want to watch it closely. Brown, remove, cool slightly, and serve.

Makes 20 parmesan puffs.

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