Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

I love the refreshing crisp taste of a  cucumber. I had these cucumbers lying around in the refrigerator, and I became inspired to make something different. So, I decided to combine the caramelized onions, scallions, and cream cheese together to make a fun filling for the cucumbers, and I was happy to end up with a simple but elegant appetizer.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. To prepare the caramelized onions: In a large pan, heat a few of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion slices and sauté for about 30 minutes over moderate heat or until caramelized and brown.
2. In the meantime, prepare the cucumber slices: Cut the cucumber crosswise about 1 – 1.5 inches in length. Scoop out the center of each of the cucumber pieces to make a hole. (I used a knife and cutting board for this and carved the centers.)  Make sure your cucumber pieces are big enough to leave a indented hole big enough to fill.
3. To prepare the filling: Combine 4 tablespoons of caramelized onions and scallions with the cream cheese in a bowl. Start with just a little until you have the right onion to cream cheese ratio you prefer. Season with garlic powder and salt for taste (optional.)
4. Spoon the filling into the cucumber holes , and garnish with scallion pieces. These are best chilled before serving.