SAVORY TOMATO TARTS

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Here's a recipe you'll want to keep handy all summer long. Filled with tomatoes, bacon, herbs and cheese, these creamy tarts are both refreshing and comforting. Robert Frazier - Pleasant Valley, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, well drained
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, combine Italian cheese and mayonnaise. Spoon tomato mixture into tart shells. Spread mayonnaise mixture over tops., Place on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.