mary kay andrews' 'mater tots

Name: Mary Kay Andrews' 'Mater Tots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) finely shredded parmesan, romano, or mozzarella cheese; 1 package(s) mini phyllo shells-usually in the freezer case by frozen biscuits; 3/4 cup(s) peeled and finely diced fresh tomatoes; 1 teaspoon(s) finely chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoon(s) finely minced onions-preferably vidalia; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each: fresh ground black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder; 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon(s) bacon bits

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Aletha Flanagan

Chapin, SC

Updated on Jan 20, 2013

This recipe comes from my absolute favorite author, Mary Kay Andrews!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan, romano, or mozzarella cheese
1 package mini phyllo shells-usually in the freezer case by frozen biscuits
3/4 cup peeled and finely diced fresh tomatoes
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons finely minced onions-preferably vidalia
1/4 teaspoon each: fresh ground black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons bacon bits

How To Make mary kay andrews' 'mater tots

Step 1

Peel and dice tomatoes, sprinkle with seasoning mixture, and let juices and seeds drain in colander.

Step 2

Mix onion and basil with tomatoes and spoon into mini phyllo shells.
Step 3

"Frost" top of tomato-filled cups with mayo piped from a plastic bag with the corner snipped out.
Step 4

Sprinkle with cheese, add bacon bits, bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or 'til tops are lightly browned. Serve warm.
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