Mini Mexican Tarts #SundaySupper #GalloFamily

These sausage, salsa and cheese filled wonton shells will disappear by halftime! My personal football fanatic taste testers gave these Mini Mexican Tarts their seal of approval! Many thanks to Gallo Family Vineyards for sponsoring today’s post. 

The Peak of Football Season

Oh, boy, the tension was growing. Our two favorite teams were still in the running, and I had to busy myself in the kitchen during the games as the family’s nervous energy was contagious. So I went to work and whipped up some irresistible munchies for mid-game. Of course, the gang was way too wound up to eat, but when the game clock ticked down to zero, they were all over these appetizers. And we toasted the double win with beer, sodas and my favorite Gallo wines.

Easy and Elegant

These babies may look complicated, but I guarantee that they were a cinch to prepare. I oiled my mini muffin tin, then inserted wonton wrappers into each cup. Next, I sautéed up some Italian sausage with a touch of minced garlic, then added salsa, a can of chopped green chiles and some cheese. A spoonful of the spicy filling was scooped into each cup then popped in the oven. To ensure the bottoms got crispy, the mini tarts were removed from the tin and placed on a baking sheet for another short stint in the oven. Cooled for  a minute or two, they were ready for prime time.  My football fans shoveled them into their mouths at a record pace.

If you have company, feel free to garnish with a little dollop of sour cream, sliced olives, cheese, cilantro or whatever tickles your fancy. And be certain to stock your bar with a few bottles of Gallo Family Vineyards’ wines for the Big Game. I always have a bottle of Pinot Grigio chilled and ready to go.  Crisp and refreshing, the flavors of green apple, white peach and citrus make it delightfully sippable. For a red option, you cannot go wrong with their Cabernet Sauvignon with its nuances of black currant and blackberry. It pairs deliciously with dark chocolate—which you regular readers know is always plentiful at our house. Make sure to scroll down for helpful hints and pairings for your next football party from the kind folks at Gallo.

More Terrific Inspiration for Your Next Football Bash from My Sunday Supper Friends:

• Bacon and Cheese Pretzel Bites by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Bacon Wrapped Bison Burger Sliders by Nosh My Way
• Baked Southwestern Eggrolls by Flavor Mosaic
• Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Cheesy Baked Arancini by Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Chorizo Cheese Dip by Casa de Crews
• Cuban Sandwich Sliders by Recipe for Perfection
• Everything Bagel Breadsticks & Smoked Salmon Dip by Foxes Love Lemons
• Kicked Up Texas Caviar by Ruffles & Truffles
• Mini Mexican Tarts by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Mexican Chicken Meatballs with Queso by Curious Cuisiniere
• Philadelphia Cheesesteak Dip by Family Foodie
• Pizza Quinoa Bites by Alida’s Kitchen
• Polenta Crostini with Mushroom Sauce by Brunch with Joy
• Rosemary White Bean Dip by Magnolia Days
• Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
• Sausage & Caramelized Onion Pita Pizza by The Messy Baker
• Spicy Sticky Chicken Wings and Onion Rings by Nik Snacks
• Spicy Stuffed Mushrooms by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Sweet & Spicy Mango Meatballs by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Mini Mexican Tarts

Serves 24     adjust servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound mild Italian sausage
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup salsa (the less chunky, the better)
• 4 ounce can diced green chiles, drained
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Olive oil
• 24 wonton wrappers
• Sour cream
• Diced red bell pepper
• Sliced olives
• Shredded cheese
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook sausage in large skillet, breaking it into small pieces. When sausage is no longer pink, add garlic and sauté a couple more minutes. Drain excess fat. Add salsa, cheeses, and chiles and cook for about 5 minutes, till mixture thickens. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 375º. Brush mini muffin tin with olive oil. Carefully press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with a rounded tablespoon of the sausage mixture. Bake about 8 to 10 minutes, till edges of wontons start to brown.
3. Remove tarts from muffin tin onto a baking sheet. Bake about 8 more minutes. Cool a few minutes, garnish as desired and serve warm.

by Liz Berg

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 172kcal Calories from fat 67
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 375mg	16%
Carbohydrate 19g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 7g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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