CARMELIZED ONION TARTLETS
Makes 30 to 32 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 eggs, beaten • 1 cup milk * • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper • 1 package (2 crust) ready-to-use refrigerated pie crust, room temperature
Cooking Directions 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 degrees F 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.
* 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.
Serving Suggestions These sweet and savory onion tartlets will round out your tailgate menu.
Nutrition Facts Calories 103 calories; Protein 2 grams; Fat 6 grams; Sodium 89 milligrams; Cholesterol 20 milligrams; Saturated Fat 2 grams; Carbohydrates 10 grams; Fiber 0 grams Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com
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