These sweet and savory
onion tartlets will round out your party menu.
Caramelized
Onion Tartlets
- 1 to 2 large sweet onions
(such as Vidalia), chopped (3 cups)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup milk *
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4-ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (2 crust) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust, room
temperature
- In large skillet, cook
and stir onions, brown sugar and oil for 3 minutes. Add water;
cook and stir until onions are tender and golden brown, about
5 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl,
stir together eggs, milk, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in onion
mixture; set aside.
- Using a 3-inch round cookie
cutter, cut pie crusts into rounds. Place in medium muffin cups,
shaping to fit bottom and about 1/2-inch up the side of each
cup. Spoon about 2 tablespoons onion mixture into each pie crust
cup.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C)
for 20 minutes or until knife inserted in center of tartlet comes
out clean. Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes; remove from pans.
- Serve warm or at room
temperature.
Makes 30 to 32 tartlets.
* For extra richness, substitute
heavy (whipping) cream.
Tailgate Tip: Bake and
refrigerate these tarts up to 1 day ahead. Reheat them on a grill
at the tailgate party.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
80 calories Protein 2 grams Fat 5 grams Sodium 90 milligrams
Cholesterol 20 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.
