TOMATO CANAPES  

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INGREDIENTS:  
3/4 cup finely diced tomatoes  
2 teaspoons finely diced onions  
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves  
1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper and garlic powder blend  
1 package mini phyllo shells  
1/2 cup packed shredded mozzarella  
1/4 cup mayonnaise  
4 tablespoons crumbled bacon pieces, or more as needed  

DIRECTIONS:  
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  
2. Place the diced tomatoes in a colander. Sprinkle with  
the onions, basil, and a blend of salt, black pepper and  
garlic powder, and toss to coat. Allow to drain, stirring  
occasionally.  
3. Fill each phyllo shell with a scant tablespoon of the  
tomato mixture.  
4. Stir together the mozzarella and mayonnaise. Frost the  
top of each shell with a scant tablespoon of the mozzarella  
mixture.  
5.Sprinkle each shell with 1/4 teaspoon of bacon pieces.  
6. Bake the filled shells for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot.  
These may be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until  
serving time.  


Yield: 15 servings.  
Category: Appetizers