Swiss-Bacon Spinach Tartlets

Name: Swiss-Bacon Spinach Tartlets
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 appetizers.
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

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

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

Directions

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.