Three-Cheese Sweet Onion Tarts
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 sweet onion, diced
4 ounces goat cheese or herb-flavored cream cheese
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon each: dried basil, oregano and pepper
4 sheets phyllo dough
2 to 4 tablespoons melted butter
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
Grated Parmesan cheese
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In skillet, melt butter and saut onion over medium-heat until softened and translucent; set aside. In medium bowl, mix together goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; reserve. Stack phyllo dough; cut into 4 strips lengthwise and 4 squares crosswise, making 16 squares. Brush 16 mini muffin cups with butter. Place 1 stacked phyllo square in each cup; press on bottom of cups, allowing edges to overhang; brush bottom and edges with butter. Bake at 375 degrees 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan. Divide cheese filling evenly among warm phyllo cups; top with reserved onions and tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.