Well I’m back! Not that I went anywhere, I have just been busy, busy. Between the release of our wine, wine events, summer in general, vineyard work and my Mom coming to visit, it has been a whirlwind of a month.
Luckily, it has been beautiful in Oregon this summer with a menagerie of weather patterns to keep us guessing whether to wear shorts, pants or sweaters. The constant uncertainty just keeps it exciting.
The beautiful tarts are based on a Weight Watchers recipe but of course this adaptation was not “diet-like” whatsoever. Maybe this is why they were so delicious!!
Give these a try at your next meal, you will love them.
Individual Artichoke Tarts
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 16 wonton wrappers
- 1/4 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
- 7 oz canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1 lb bacon, fried crispy and chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 16 hole miniature muffin pan with olive oil.
- Gently press 1 wonton wrapper into each muffin hole, allowing ends to extend above cups. Coat edges of wrappers with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine cheeses, chili powder and mustard; mix well. Stir in red bell pepper and artichoke hearts and evenly spoon the cheese mixture into each muffin cup.
- Bake until cheese mixture is set and edges of wrappers are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Garnish with green onion and bacon and serve.
We found these tarts to pair deliciously with our Noble Pig Pinot Noir as the acidity of the wine cut right through the fat in this recipe making these tarts a real foodie treat.
Tami Lyn says
I have found that I like artichokes when in a spinach dip, which, amazingly, is the only way I like spinach! This sounds almost ‘dip’ like so I want to try these. Congrats again on your wine being ready-I need to scoot over and buy a bottle before they are all gone!
elra says
Welcome back Cathy đŸ™‚
I like this kind of mini tarts, helathy and delicious. Love the artichokes.
Dawn says
Okay I have the Pinot Noir so now I am going to make these!! We already had three bottles of the Pinot and are ordering more soon, thanks!!
Jennifer says
Ooooo these look good! And congrats on the wine! So cool.
Ciaochowlinda says
This is weight watchers? Quick, sign me up. They look fantastic.
nina says
Most definitely not for the weight conscious, but delicious nonetheless!! Well done on all you achievements.
Natasha says
This looks so good and great presentation. Yummy and cute!
Mental P Mama says
Yummy!! Will you bring these when we meet up in Iowa for some wine?;)
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
It’s been fun watching your progress on FB and I’m happy you are back blogging again. I miss your posts. Yummy tarts.
Rachel says
These look delicious. It’s required to double the batch, right?
Barbie with a T says
These look awesome! I want to try them. Artichokes are one of my favorite veggies, so I know I would love them. Thanks for this one! So pretty and nice photography!
Marjie says
I don’t want no stinkin’ diet food anyhow. I want the regular cheese and the bacon, because food needs to taste good! Glad your summer has been so productive.
pigpigscorner says
the added bacon looks amazing!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
these look great!
Laura says
don’t eat meat anymore but I am thinking that these could be AS awesome without it here. Yes?
julie says
I’d love to eat a bunch of these and just pretend they are weight watcher friendly đŸ™‚
gorillabuns says
OH, MY GOD!
Joe says
This recipe is awesome.
Be sure to use the modified one.
They turn out exactly like the photo and taste just as good.
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
How cool are these guys! I am loving the recipe.