Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"This is an easy appetizer. They can be made year round but are even better with garden-fresh tomatoes. Recipe is from Taste of Home."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 dozen
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 3⁄4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 24 frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
• 6 ripe olives, pitted and quartered
• parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes; cook until liquid has evaportated.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in the mozzarella cheese, basil and pepper.
5. Spoon 1 teaspoonful into each tart shell.
6. Top each with a piece of olive; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. Bake at 450 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until bubbly.