Tartes Flambée Canapés
Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
1 Package Round Wonton Wrappers (apx 30 wrappers)
¼ lb Smoked Slab Bacon - cut into 'lardons' (apx 1 inch by ¼ inch 'matchsticks')
1 Small White Onion - quartered and sliced thin
4 Tbs (2 oz.) Cream Cheese - softened
4 Tbs Sour Cream
Kosher Salt to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil as needed
-OPTIONAL-
A small pinch of Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF
- Lightly brush both sides of the wonton wrappers with extra virgin olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet(s) without overlapping
- Spread the bacon lardons ('matchsticks') on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (try to keep the individual lardons from touching)
- Place the wonton wrappers in the center of the oven and the lardons in the top - Allow to bake for 5 minutes or until wonton wrappers are just colored (very lightly browned)
- Remove from oven and transfer the lardons to absorbent paper - Gently pat the wonton wrappers with a paper towel to remove any excess oil and set aside to cool until easily handled
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, salt (apx ⅛ tsp), pepper (a couple of grinds), and nutmeg (if using) until smooth and thoroughly combined
- Spread the yogurt mixture on the par baked wonton wrappers replacing them back onto the baking sheet(s) - Top each canapé with a bit of the onion and lardons - Very lightly dust with some extra pepper
- Return to the center of the oven and allow to bake until the bottoms are browned and the bacon is hot (apx 5 minutes)
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately
