Recipe: Appetizer: Onion & Bacon Tarts

Makes 30

2 prepared pie crusts
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pinch ground nutmeg
½ cup finely chopped onion
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and finely chopped
½ cup shredded imported Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400F.

Roll out pie crusts to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 3 inch round cutter and fit into mini-muffin pans. Press edges against rims and crimp decoratively. Can also use the tines of a fork to add a decorative touch!

In a medium bowl, mix eggs, sour cream, dry mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in onion, bacon and Parmesan. Spoon into prepared tart shells.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until filling is puffed and golden. Serve hot or warm.

Wine Skinny Tip: These savory little bites are perfect for autumnal cocktail gatherings -- whether an adult Halloween party (though kids love these, too!) or a holiday open house. They also freeze well -- just reheat at 350 for 10 minutes or so. Great for unexpected guests!

(Party Planning, oct 2004)