Name: Mediterranean Tomato Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 32 pastries
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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

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

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.

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