Quick Holiday Tartletts

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

Ah, yes, the holidays approacheth. And amidst all the hundred of chores on your list, you will inevitably be invited to a party where you feel the need to bring a dish. And if you are short on time, money, and kitchen patience, then I have the recipe solution for you. I came up with these tartletts (insert your own joke here) last year in a pinch. They are simple, cheap, and are great served hot or at room temperature, making them great to transport to parties. The recipe is simple to adapt if you need a small amount or if you are cooking for a crowd.

Ingredients

2 packages frozen Fillo dough mini – shells
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces baby Portabella or button mushrooms, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
1 – 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 – 3/4 cup shredded Havarti or white cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Heat the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about two minutes. Add in the mushrooms and cook until just tender, about four to five minutes. Add the cranberries, salt, pepper, and rosemary to the pan. Cook for another two to three minutes. Finally, deglaze the pan with a splash of red wine vinegar. Remove from heat.

Divide the mixture between the Fillo shells. Top with the cheese and bake for ten minutes or until the tartletts are golden brown.