Mini bacon-cheese cups

Ingredients

1

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

1

package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

1

whole egg

1

egg yolk

1/4

cup chopped green onions (4 medium)

3

oz shredded Swiss cheese (about 2/3 cup)

8

slices precooked bacon (from 2.2-oz package), chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Additional finely chopped green onions, if desired

Step 1 of 3Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 16 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll pie crust on work surface. Using 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut 16 rounds from crust; discard any remaining crust. Place 1 crust round in each muffin cup, pressing down gently to form cup.

Step 2 of 3In blender or food processor, blend or process cream cheese, whole egg, egg yolk and 1/4 cup onions until almost smooth. Divide mixture evenly among crust-lined muffin cups (about 2 teaspoons each). Top each evenly with Swiss cheese and bacon.

Step 3 of 3Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove cups from pan. Garnish each with additional onions.

Tips:

For added flavor, stir 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, parsley or rosemary into the cheese mixture.

Look for the precooked bacon near the luncheon meat section at the grocery store.