Mediterranean Tomato Bites

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

32 appetizers

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022
My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit to my taste. It's a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest! —Susan Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mediterranean Tomato Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
  • 6 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Minced fresh basil
  • Minced fresh oregano

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry. Cut each sheet into 16 squares; place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  2. Sprinkle with Gouda cheese; top with tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Bake until golden brown, 14-18 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs.

Can you freeze Mediterranean Tomato Bites?

Cover and freeze unbaked pastries on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper; return to freezer. To use, bake pastries as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through. Sprinkle with herbs.

Health Tip: Puff pastry is convenient, but very rich. Lighten up this appetizer by serving on toasted French bread slices. Decrease bake time slightly and skip the freeze option.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 106 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.