Smoked Gouda and Ham Appetizer Tarts

Name: Smoked Gouda and Ham Appetizer Tarts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons honey mustard; 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper; 1-1/4 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked smoked ham; 2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries; 24 wonton wrappers; Cooking spray; Additional minced fresh chives, optional

I call these "Star of the Party" tarts because they have that "I want more" appeal. They're so easy to make, too! —Mary Hawkes, Prescott, Arizona

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1-1/4 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked smoked ham
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
24 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray
Additional minced fresh chives, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Stir in cheese, ham and cranberries. Spritz one side of each wonton wrapper with cooking spray. Gently press into miniature muffin cups, coated side up. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each.
Bake 10-14 minutes or until crusts are golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh chives if desired; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Originally published as “Star of the Party” Smoked Ham, Gouda and Cranberry Tarts in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2013