BASIL TOMATO TART

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This is good as an appetizer or for lunch. This will only work with fresh basil. Please do not try it with dried.

Provided by bayousong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) pie crusts
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
5 roma tomatoes
1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place crust in a 9" pie pan, flute edge and press bottom with a fork.
  • Pre-bake according to directions.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cut tomatoes into wedges; drain on paper towels.
  • Arrange tomato atop melted cheese in the pie shell.
  • In a food processor bowl, combine basil and garlic.
  • Process till coarsely chopped and sprinkle over tomatoes.
  • Combine remaining mozzarella, mayonnaise, parmesan and pepper.
  • Spoon over basil mixture, spreading evenly to cover the top.
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or till top is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve warm.
  • Makes 8 appetizer or 4 main dish servings.
  • Leftovers are even better.
  • Serve at room temperature and DO NOT reheat.

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