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Caprese Tomato Bites

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 dozen
I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of summertime. —Crystal Williams, Brooklyn, New York

Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

  • 1. Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
  • 2. In a food processor, combine cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended.
  • 3. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture.
  • 4. Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 tomato half: 18 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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