Feast your eyes on these delectable Swiss Bacon Spinach Tartlets, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine flaky puff pastry cradling a luscious filling of sautéed spinach wilted to perfection, smoky bacon bits adding a savory crunch, and a velvety Gruyère cheese sauce that binds it all together. These bite-sized treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated brunch, an intimate gathering, or simply craving a satisfying snack, these tartlets will surely steal the show.
This comprehensive recipe guide provides detailed instructions for crafting these culinary masterpieces from scratch. You'll discover the art of preparing the puff pastry dough, ensuring it achieves the perfect balance of crispiness and flakiness. The filling comes alive with the vibrant flavors of sautéed spinach, crispy bacon, and a creamy Gruyère sauce, while the finishing touches of egg wash and poppy seeds add a golden sheen and a delightful nutty flavor.
But that's not all! This recipe collection also offers variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Craving a vegetarian option? Simply omit the bacon and let the spinach take center stage. Prefer a gluten-free alternative? Swap the traditional puff pastry for a gluten-free variety. And for those with a sweet tooth, the recipe includes a delectable dessert variation filled with a luscious raspberry jam and topped with a sweet streusel crumble.
With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this recipe guide ensures that even novice bakers can create these Swiss Bacon Spinach Tartlets with confidence. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE TARTLETS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet on a clean surface (cover the other sheets with a damp towel), brush with melted butter and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon parmesan. Cover with another phyllo sheet, brush with more butter and sprinkle with another teaspoon parmesan. Top with the remaining phyllo sheet and brush with butter. Cut the phyllo stack into 24 squares, about 3 inches each. Brush a 24-cup mini muffin tin with oil, then firmly press a phyllo square, buttered-side down, into each cup. Bake until golden, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until translucent. Stir in the flour, then add the milk and stir until the mixture is smooth, 1 minute. Add the nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the goat cheese, lemon zest and vinegar until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat and mix in the egg yolks, then the spinach.
- Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the spinach filling. Spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each phyllo cup and top with the remaining parmesan. Bake until the filling is set, 15 minutes. Cool slightly in the pan; remove and top with the chives.
CREAMED SPINACH TARTLETS
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield Six 4 1/2-inch tarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the filling: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl one-third full with ice. Add cold water to cover the ice. Set a colander into the bowl.
- In batches, cook the spinach in the boiling water just until bright green, about 1 minute. With tongs, immediately plunge the spinach into the colander to stop cooking and set the color. When all of the spinach is cooked and cooled, lift the colander from the water and squeeze out the excess water from the spinach. Chop the spinach and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a deep skillet or broad saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic; cook an additional minute, until toasted and fragrant. Add the cream, the blanched spinach and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the cream has cooked down and thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan, feta, white pepper, nutmeg and more salt to taste. Stir to blend, then remove from the heat.
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Unroll the phyllo and cover it with a damp kitchen towel; keep the pastry covered while working to keep in the moisture. Cut the phyllo in half crosswise.
- Using a pastry brush, coat six 4 1/2-inch tart pans with melted butter. Gently lay a "square" of phyllo in one of the pans, letting it fall loosely into place. Brush with butter, covering the pastry sheet completely. Repeat with five additional sheets. Using kitchen shears, trim the excess dough, leaving a good 1 inch of overhang. Shape the phyllo around the perimeter of the tart pan to create an attractive, rustic edge. Repeat for the remaining five pastry tarts. Fill each tart with the creamed spinach mixture.
- Place the filled tart pans on a baking sheet. Bake on the center oven rack until the crust is golden brown, 30 minutes.
SPINACH, BACON & ROQUEFORT TART
Take a simple sheet of puff pastry and transform it into this fabulous spinach, roquefort & bacon tart. It's perfect for an easy lunch
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Buffet, Lunch
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Roll out the pastry onto a lined baking sheet. Using the tip of a sharp knife, mark a 2cm border around the edge. Brush the pastry all over with the egg and bake for 10 mins. Leave for 5 mins, then press down the centre with your hands, leaving the border. Top with the spinach, tomatoes and roquefort, and return to the oven for 10-15 mins. Meanwhile, fry the bacon until very crispy. Drain and chop or break into shards and scatter over the tart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
SPINACH, BACON, AND POTATO FRITTATA
With the potatoes, spinach and lettuce already prepped, this egg dinner will be ready in no time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain all but 1 teaspoon fat from pan. Add potatoes and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach and toss until barely wilted, about 30 seconds.
- Add egg mixture and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until center is set, about 15 minutes.
- Run a rubber spatula around edge of frittata and slide it onto a serving plate. Whisk together oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Toss lettuce with dressing. Serve frittata with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 g, Fat 29 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g
SPINACH AND BACON TARTINE
In Paris's small neighborhood cafés and bistros, kitchens are extremely small, consisting often of no more than a small wooden cutting board and a wall mounted heavy-duty toaster oven. At lunchtime a hot open-faced tartine - bubbling with fragrant cheese - is a popular menu choice. Similar to a piece of pizza, a tartine is constructed from a thick slice of rustic bread, lightly toasted. A savory topping and some good French cheese precede a few minutes of browning under the broiler. This tartine has a light smear of Dijon mustard, wilted spinach, bacon lardons and the bold-flavored cheese called Raclette, which melts in a spectacular way. If you can't get Raclette, substitute Gruyère or Emmenthaler. Accompanied by a green salad, it makes a quick light meal, or you may cut the tartine into small wedges to serve with drinks.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, sandwiches, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring for about 1 minute, until just wilted. Drain, cool and squeeze out excess water.
- Fry bacon lardons in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute, until barely crisped. Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Put the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast lightly on both sides under broiler (or use a toaster and place toasted slices on baking sheet). Brush lightly with mustard. Divide greens among the four toasts and spread out to cover. Tuck the bacon here and there.
- Top each toast with slices of Raclette or Gruyère (about 1 ounce total on each toast). Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, not too close to the heat, until nicely browned. Alternatively, bake tartines 3 to 5 minutes on top shelf of a 450-degree oven, or individually in a countertop toaster oven. Serve hot.
CHANTERELLE MUSHROOM AND BACON TARTLETS
Wild chanterelle mushrooms and bacon combine wonderfully in this impressive and elegant starter.
Provided by GOODHOOD
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots until they begin to brown. Add garlic and mushrooms, and cook until tender. Deglaze pan with brandy, and season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, milk, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and bacon. Fold in mushroom mixture. Spoon evenly into phyllo cups, and place cups on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
BACON QUICHE TARTS
Flavored with vegetables, cheese and bacon, these memorable morsels are bound to be winners at any brunch. The tarts are impressive but also quite easy to make. For garnish, sprinkle on some chopped green onion. -Kendra Schertz, Nappanee, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the eggs, cheese, green pepper and onion. , Separate crescent dough into 8 triangles; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Sprinkle half of the bacon into cups. Pour egg mixture over bacon; top with remaining bacon. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm. If desired, top with chopped green onion. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked tarts in a freezer container. To use, reheat tarts on a baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MUSHROOM-AND-BACON TART
A savory tart is ready to be served on vintage majolica plates.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Add garlic and onion to skillet. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add to bacon.
- Return skillet to heat, and melt 1/2 tablespoon butter. Add 1 1/2 cups mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until golden on edges and softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1 1/2 cups mushrooms. Stir cream and mustard into last batch in skillet, and cook for 30 seconds. Add to bacon-onion mixture, along with first batch of mushrooms. Let cool.
- Roll out pate brisee to a 12-by-18-inch rectangle (about 1/8 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread mushroom-bacon mixture over dough, leaving a 3-inch border. Tuck tomatoes into filling, leaving some poking out. Sprinkle with cheddar. Fold in edges to form a 6-inch-wide open-topped crust; brush crust with egg wash. Bake until golden brown and center is bubbling, about 55 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Fresh spinach, crispy bacon, and a flavorful cheese blend will make all the difference.
- Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still retain its bright green color.
- Make sure the bacon is crispy before adding it to the tartlets. This will help prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the tomatoes thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overfill the tartlet shells. The filling should be mounded slightly, but there should be enough room for the pastry to rise.
- Bake the tartlets until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set. This will take about 30 minutes.
- Let the tartlets cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Swiss Bacon Spinach Tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or potluck, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their flaky pastry, creamy filling, and crispy bacon, these tartlets are a taste of heaven. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's sure to impress, give Swiss Bacon Spinach Tartlets a try. You won't be disappointed.
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