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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

APPETIZER

Mushroom-Onion Tartlets
    
What can I say about these...just looking at the picture makes me hungry. These little bits are filled with so much flavor. You can taste the mushrooms,onions,cheese,and the cream cheese crust with a hint of thyme in them is so yummy!!! They are a great appetizer for any party, so if your looking for a great New Years Eve dish give these a try and I guarantee you won't be bringing any home. They are that good!!


                                                                              


  So here is the recipe for you to try. It makes 24 mini Tartlets                                                                                 

4oz cream cheese
3T butter, divided
3/4cup plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour, divided
8oz fresh mushrooms coarsely chopped
1/2cup chopped green onions
1egg
1//4cup thyme
1/2shredded swiss cheese

1. Place cream cheese and 2T butter in large bowl and mix together on low for about 1 min. Stop and scrape bowl. Add 3/4 cup of flour. Mix for another minute. Form mixture into a ball and wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour. Clean out bowl and beater.
2. Divide chilled dough into 24 pieces. Press each piece into miniature muffin cup (greased, if desired).
3.Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 T of butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat. Cool slightly
4. Place egg, remaining 1 teaspoon flour and thyme in mixer bowl. Turn mixer to medium and beat about 30 second. Stir in cheese and cooled mushrooms mixture. Spoon into pastry-lined muffin cups. Bake at 375'F for 15-20 minutes or until egg mixture is puffed and golden brown. 

Serve them on a simple white plate...

                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                        

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