Salmon Pecan-Crusted Tartlets

Convenient Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts makes easy, elegant salmon-filled appetizers that are perfect for any occasion. ...MORE + LESS -

1 can (213 g) pink salmon, drained

1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickle

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dill weed

1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

1/3 cup chopped pecans, finely chopped

3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz/250 g package)

1 dill weed sprig

2 lemon wedges

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In large bowl, mix salmon, pickle, onion, mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon dill weed. Refrigerate.
2

Heat oven to 400°F. On work surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Sprinkle half of the pecans over crust; gently press into crust. Cut with 3-inch round cookie cutter into 10 rounds. In ungreased nonstick mini muffin pan, gently press each round, pecan side down, on bottom and up side of muffin cup, folding edge under and rounding to shape. Repeat with remaining crust.
3

Spoon 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese into bottom of each cup. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon salmon mixture on cream cheese in each cup.
4

Bake 12 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool in pan on cooling rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan to serving platter; cool 5 minutes. Garnish with dill weed sprig and lemon wedges. Serve warm.