Cornmeal Bean Tarts Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Bean Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cornmeal; ⅔ cup shortening; ⅔ cup grated cheddar cheese; ⅔ cup water; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can refried beans; ¾ cup provolone cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 2 tablespoons red chili sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
⅔ cup shortening
⅔ cup grated cheddar cheese
⅔ cup water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can refried beans
¾ cup provolone cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons red chili sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons butter

1
To make pastry shells, mix flour, salt and cornmeal.
2
Cut in shortening.
3
Stir in grated cheese.
4
Sprinkle water over mixture, tossing with fork until pastry is uniformly dampened.
5
Roll to about 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
6
Cut in 2 inch circles.
7
press pastry circles into tiny tart cups, ruffling edges.
8
Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) 13 minutes.
9
Combine filling ingredients in a double boiler; heat until cheese melts.
10
Spoon into cornmeal tarts.
11
To freeze:.
12
Place tarts close together in a disposable aluminum foil pan.
13
Freeze until firm; cover tightly with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil.
14
Seal foil to edges of pan securely with freezer tape.
15
To Serve:.
16
Remove foil and plastic wrap and bake unthawed in hot oven (400 degrees) 15 to 20 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sifted flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup cornmeal, ⅔ cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Bean Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cornmeal Bean Tarts

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