SALMON TARTLETS

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I like to serve these bite-size snacks as the first course of an Easter or Christmas brunch. The lemon herb sauce nicely complements the salmon filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed and flaked
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 green onion, finely chopped
LEMON HERB SAUCE:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour until smooth. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, butter and lemon juice. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley, sage, salt and pepper; mix well. Add the salmon, celery onion. Spoon into prepared crusts., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with tartlets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 38g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.