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Halloween can be a scary time, but you don't have to be scared in the kitchen because our recipes will be right there to comfort you.
Haunted Taco Tarts
Yield: Makes 14 tarts
Ingredients:
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2
cup chopped onion
1/2
pound ground turkey
1
clove garlic, minced
1/2
teaspoon dried oregano
1/2
teaspoon chili powder
1/4
teaspoon salt
Egg Yolk Paint (recipe)
1
package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
1
egg white
1/2
cup chopped tomato
1/2
cup taco-flavored shredded cheese
Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add turkey; cook until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic, oregano, chili powder and salt; set aside.
2.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheets. Prepare Egg Yolk Paint; set aside.
3.
On lightly floured surface, roll 1 pie crust to 14-inch diameter. Using 3-inch Halloween cookie cutters, cut out pairs of desired shapes. Repeat with second pie crust, rerolling dough if necessary. Place 1/2 of shapes on prepared baking sheets. Brush edges with egg white. Spoon about 1 tablespoon taco mixture onto each shape. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon tomato and 1 teaspoon cheese. Top with remaining matching shapes; press edges to seal. Decorate with Egg Yolk Paint.
4.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Halloween
