Buffalo Chicken Tarts Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 package frozen tart shells
• 12 frozen small chicken nuggets
• 4 tbsp softened cream cheese
• 4 tbsp ranch salad dressing
• 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 4 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
2. PREPARE tart shells as per package directions for unfilled tart shells. Set aside.
3. DIVIDE softened cream cheese equally between the prebaked tart shells. Use the back of a teaspoon to spread on the bottom of the shells. Top with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ranch dressing.
4. MIX together melted butter and Buffalo wing sauce. Spoon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) into each tart.
5. PLACE a baked chicken nugget into each tart, and top with 1 tsp (5 mL) of Buffalo wing sauce mixture and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ranch dressing.
6. PLACE tarts on a baking sheet and loosely cover with foil. Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20 minutes.
7. REMOVE foil and sprinkle each tart with 1 tsp (5 mL) of shredded Mozzarella cheese.
8. Continue baking for 5-10 min or until cheese is melted and starting to bubble.

Tips

• Bake empty tart shells and chicken nuggets at the same time if the oven temperature is identical for both products.
• Substitute Blue Cheese dressing for Ranch.
• Serve tarts with celery and carrot sticks with extra dressing for dipping.