Cornmeal Bean Tarts

Directions

1. 1
   To make pastry shells, mix flour, salt and cornmeal.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening.
3. 3
   Stir in grated cheese.
4. 4
   Sprinkle water over mixture, tossing with fork until pastry is uniformly dampened.
5. 5
   Roll to about 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Cut in 2 inch circles.
7. 7
   press pastry circles into tiny tart cups, ruffling edges.
8. 8
   Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) 13 minutes.
9. 9
   Combine filling ingredients in a double boiler; heat until cheese melts.
10. 10
    Spoon into cornmeal tarts.
11. 11
    To freeze:.
12. 12
    Place tarts close together in a disposable aluminum foil pan.
13. 13
    Freeze until firm; cover tightly with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil.
14. 14
    Seal foil to edges of pan securely with freezer tape.
15. 15
    To Serve:.
16. 16
    Remove foil and plastic wrap and bake unthawed in hot oven (400 degrees) 15 to 20 minutes.