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    Basil Tomato Tart


    Source of Recipe


    Better Homes and Gardens

    List of Ingredients




    • 1/2 15-ounce package folded refrigerated unbaked pie crust (1 crust)
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
    • 5 medium Roma tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes
    • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)

    Recipe



    1. Unfold pie crust according to package directions. Place in a 9-inch quiche dish or glass pie plate. Flute edge; press with the tines of a fork, if desired. Line shell with double-thickness of foil. Bake in 450 degree F. oven 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until set and dry. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 375 degree F. Sprinkle crust with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool slightly on a wire rack.


    2. Cut tomatoes into wedges; drain on paper towels. Arrange tomato wedges atop cheese in the pie shell. In a food processor bowl combine basil and garlic; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over tomatoes.


    3. In a medium mixing bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spoon cheese mixture over basil mixture, spreading to evenly cover the top.


    4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with basil leaves. Makes 8 appetizer servings or 4 main-dish servings.


    Make-ahead tips: Prebake pastry crust; cover and let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Slice and drain tomatoes; let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Prepare cheese-mayonnaise mixture; cover and chill up to 2 hours

 

 

 


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