MEXICAN BREAD TARTLETS

The shells for these tartlets are made by pressing pieces of bread into muffin tines. The shells are brushed lightly with melted butter and baked until crisp. They are then filled with a mixture of spiced veggies. You can add veggies of your choice and top it with generous layer of cheese. Both the shells and the filling can be prepared ahead, then warmed and assembled for serving. These tartlets must be eaten warm after they’re baked and the cheese is all molten. These mini bread tartlets are the perfect end appetizer or side dish or starter/ snack for your kids birthday party. So follow the recipe given below and share your feedbacks below in the comment box.  

INGREDIENTS:

6-8 Bread Slices

1 Cup Red, Yellow, Green Bell Pepper, chopped

½ Cup Boiled Corn Kernels

1-2 chopped Green Chilli

1 tablespoon Garlic, chopped

Few Black Olives

Salt as needed

½ teaspoon Oregano

½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes

2 tablespoon Red Chilli Sauce

½ Cup Grated Processed Cheese

2 tablespoon Butter

1 teaspoon Oil

METHOD:

STEP 1 – Cut the hard edges of the bread slices

and roll them using a rolling pin.

STEP 2 – Lightly Grease muffin tray with butter. 

Press rolled bread slices into the cavities of a muffin tray.

STEP 3 – Brush breads with melted butter and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 degree C for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Keep them aside.

STEP 4 – For making filling, Heat 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter in a pan.

STEP 5 – Add chopped garlic and green chillies and sauté for a minute.

STEP 6 – Then add all the veggies and mix well. Saute for 1-2 minutes.

STEP 7 – Then add oregano, chilli flakes and salt as needed and mix well.

STEP 8 – Cook it for another 1-2 minute stirring occasionally. Filling is ready. Keep this aside.

STEP 9 – When the mixture is still hot add grated cheese and mix it well.

How to Proceed:

STEP 1 – Divide the mixture and put in the bread bowl/ katories.

STEP 2 – Top it up with some more grated cheese and sprinkle herbs and chilli flakes.

STEP 3 – Drizzle some chilli sauce on each bread tartlet.

STEP 4 – Bake it for 8-10 minutes on 200 degree C in oven or until cheese melts and gets browned.