Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tartlets

These little tartlets are the perfect party food – they’re easy to make, and you can customize them however you like. Add some cheese, or switch out the bacon for another type of meat. The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients

• 1 puff pastry sheet
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 strips of bacon, diced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
2. In a frying pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel to cool.
3. In the same pan, cook the onion over medium-low heat until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 12-inch (30 cm) square. Cut out 12 3-inch (7.5 cm) squares. Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. In a bowl, mix together the caramelized onions, bacon, egg, and cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Divide the mixture evenly among the puff pastry squares. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Potential changes & improvements

As mentioned above, you can customize these tartlets however you like. Try adding some shredded cheese to the mixture, or using a different type of meat. You could also switch out the puff pastry for phyllo dough.

What other food it works well with

These tartlets would go well with a salad or a light soup. They could also be served as part of a larger appetizer spread.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake when making these tartlets is overcooking the onions. Caramelized onions should be cooked slowly over low heat, otherwise they will become burnt and bitter. Another mistake is not letting the bacon cool before adding it to the mixture, which can make the tartlets soggy.

Nutritional Information

Each tartlet contains approximately:

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 9 g
• Saturated fat: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Sodium: 190 mg
• Carbohydrates: 12 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Protein: 5 g

Allergens:

• Wheat
• Eggs
• Dairy