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| Brie & Red Pepper Mini Quiches |
| This elegant appetizer is a delicious combination of three wonderful flavors - brie, red pepper and bacon - in a delicate pastry crust. Simplify things by using prepared tart shells. The remainder of the recipe takes only minutes to assemble ready for the oven. Ingredients 36 baked tart shells 2 Tbs. butter 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper 1/2 lb. brie cheese, cut into small cubes 10 slices bacon 3 eggs 1 1/3 cups whipping cream coarse salt cayenne pepper Method In skillet, melt butter; sauté red peppers until softened. Spoon into tart shells; top with cheese, then bacon. In bowl, beat together eggs and cream; season with salt and cayenne to taste. Pour over mixture in tart shells; bake in 350F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until filling is firm. Serve immediately. Makes 36 appetizers Make Ahead Tip Tarts can be cooled and frozen in airtight containers. To reheat, bake frozen tartlets in 375F oven for 10 minutes or until heated through. |