Tasty Tomato-Basil Squares

Tasty Tomato-Basil Squares photo
prep time:
20 min
total time:
40 min
Makes 10-15 servings
KimberlyKimberly

try this appetizer for your next get-together. It’s a a simple and flavorful and goes perfectly with red wine!

ingredients

  • 1 package (10 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 oz. (1/4) cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil leaves, snipped
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  • 2

    Sprinkle pizza pan or stone with a few pinches of cornmeal. Unroll refrigerated pizza crust and spread to the ends with fingers or a lightly-floured roller. Sprinkle more cornmeal on top of crust.

  • 3

    Sprinkle crust with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and set aside.

  • 4

    In large bowl, mix remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil and mayonnaise; mix well. Stir in pressed garlic over cheese mixture.

  • 5

    Arrange sliced tomatoes in single layer over mozzarella cheese on crust.

  • 6

    Using tablespoon or mini ice cream style scoop, pace mozzarella cheese mixture over tomatoes; spread to cover evenly.

  • 7

    Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.

  • 8

    Cut into squares with pizza cutter and serve warm.

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