Appetizer Cheese Tart

Junebug's Note:

This recipe was a winner in the Pillsbury Bake Off in 1998. I have cut the amount of mayonnaise in half. You can also add whatever toppings you might like.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 16

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups grated colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper (fresh or from a jar)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 can chopped green chilies
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or to taste)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Remove one crust from pouch and place on ungreased cookie sheet, pressing out fold lines.
3. Mix all ingredients well, except for the cilantro.
4. Spread on crust to within about an inch of the edge.
5. Fold the edges over and flute.
6. Bake 25 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
7. Sprinkle with the cilantro and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[flower7]

This is very tasty! I used cheddar-jack cheese and light mayo. I also used parsley instead of cilantro. Otherwise made as directed. Thanks for sharing!

[Sharon123]

This is really good! I did do something different, though. I thought I had a jar of roasted red peppers, but it turned out to be sun-dried tomato sauce. I used it anyway, and the tart came out very good!Thanks!!!

[Jo Anne]

Very easy to make with just a few ingredients. I might even cut the mayo back even more the next time.