Southern Tomato Bites (Print-Friendly Version)

Tiny Southern tarts filled with tomatoes, a cheese trio, and puff pastry. Great for entertaining guests.

# Ingredients:

01 - Four plum tomatoes, medium-sized.
02 - Two teaspoons of table salt.
03 - 17.3 oz of puff pastry sheets.
04 - One and a quarter cups shredded Gruyere cheese.
05 - Half a cup of Monterey Jack cheese, grated.
06 - Quarter cup of mayonnaise.
07 - Half tsp of freshly ground black pepper.
08 - Half a cup of chopped fresh basil leaves.
09 - A few basil leaves to decorate.

# Steps:

01 - Cut up the tomatoes, sprinkle them with salt, and let them rest on paper towels for 30 minutes.
02 - Use a cutter to make 3-inch rounds from the pastry, pop them into muffin tins, and refrigerate.
03 - Combine three-fourths cup of Gruyere, a quarter cup of Monterey Jack, mayo, and some pepper in a bowl.
04 - Layer the cheese filling, tomato slices, extra cheese, and basil inside the pastry shells.
05 - Cook at 375°F for half an hour, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Parts can be prepared in advance.
02 - Tastes great warm or at room temp.

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