Mini Cheese and Corn Tarts
Mini Cheese and Corn Tarts are a delicious appetizer with less than 10 ingredients. Perfect for any time of the year using decadent creamed corn!
Servings: 45 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned creamed corn
- ¾ cup cooked and crumbled bacon divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3 packages Athens Phyllo Mini-Shells
- 2 tablespoons finely diced chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Place phyllo shells on the prepared pans.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together creamed corn and sour cream. Once combined, add ½ cup of the bacon and both cheeses.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the filling into each phyllo shell. Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and the filling is set.
- Rest 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with reserved bacon and chives
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Tips and Substitutions
- If you prefer to use homemade creamed corn over canned, that can work as well. You can follow these steps and adapt to your nutrition/taste preference:
- Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn kernels, ½ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar, salt and black pepper (seasonings to taste)Steps:
- Make the Cream Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes until it becomes lightly golden and smells nutty.
- Add Milk and Corn:
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir until the mixture thickens slightly, forming a smooth base.
- Add the corn kernels to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- Season:
- Add sugar and seasonings to taste. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for a few minutes until the corn is tender and fully cooked. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Cool completely before using in this tart recipe
- If you're unable to find Athens Mini Phyllo Dough Shells, they can be ordered online or you can use phyllo dough sheets instead. You'll need to thaw and cut them in a 3-inch diameter circles or or 12 squares per sheet.
- Other cheese that could be used in these tarts are gruyere, Swiss, and white cheddar.
- Other meats that can be used are cooked crispy prosciutto, turkey bacon, or seasoned chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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