SWISS-BACON SPINACH TARTLETS

Swiss-Bacon Spinach Tartlets image

I developed this recipe as a way to entice my husband to eat spinach. When I first made the tarts for Christmas, they disappeared within minutes. Guests were surprised when I told them the key ingredient!-Kimberly Carr, Akron, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
2/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. , Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the spinach, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and Liquid Smoke if desired; heat through. Stir in the bacon., In each tart shell, layer 1 teaspoon of Swiss cheese, 1 tablespoon of spinach mixture and another teaspoon of cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.