I'm not a fan of uni-taskers. You know what I'm talking about, right? It's those kitchen tools or gadgets that were only created to serve one purpose. But that's not to say I don't own any because I do have a few. (Like my iced tea maker, for example.) But today I wanted to talk about something that most people would think of as a uni-tasker - the mini muffin pan. Sure, you can use these pans to make mini muffins, even mini cupcakes. But aside from those obvious things, I love using it for bite sized appetizers. One appetizer I made recently using a mini muffin pan includes these Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Leek and Bacon Bites. A savory filling of roasted garlic, caramelized leeks and crispy bacon fill mini pie shells for the perfect, tasty bite...
These appetizers were inspired by a pizza recipe I found on the Serious Eats website. Rather than making the pizza (which I'm sure is quite tasty), I wanted smaller bites that would be easier to eat. My son loved them too especially because they were small enough for him to pick up and enjoy. This recipe is just an example of how to maximize the use of mini muffin pans so feel free to experiment and be creative! You can use any filling you'd like so don't limit yourself to garlic, leeks and bacon. And with the holidays coming up in a few months, you can tuck this recipe for later or come up with other filling variations to prepare for those festive parties...
recipe adapted from Serious Eats
Ingredients:
1 package prepared pie crust dough (or homemade if you prefer)
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