Shelly's Recipe

Onion Tarts

Category: Quiche and Savory Tarts / Tartlettes

3-4 tbsp butter
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1 large sweet onion
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 oz goat cheese or herb-flavored cream cheese
4 sheets phyllo dough
1 plum tomato
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp dried basil

Heat oven to 375. In skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Saute onion over medium heat until softened and translucent; set aside.

In medium bowl, mix together crumbled goat cheese or cream cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, basil, oregano and freshly ground pepper; reserve. Stack filo dough; cut into 4 strips lengthwise and 4 squares crosswise, making 16 squares. Brush 16 mini muffin cups with melted butter.

Place 1 square filo in each cup, pressing into bottom of pan, allowing edges to overhang; brush bottom and edges with melted butter. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan. Divide cheese filling evenly among warm filo cups; top with reserved onions and tomato (seeded and diced). Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Makes 16 appetizers