Mary Kay Andrews' 'Mater Tots

Name: Mary Kay Andrews' 'Mater Tots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 c finely shredded parmesan, romano, or mozzarella cheese; 1 pkg mini phyllo shells-usually in the freezer case by frozen biscuits; 3/4 c peeled and finely diced fresh tomatoes; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh basil; 2 tsp finely minced onions-preferably vidalia; 1/4 tsp each: fresh ground black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder; 1/4 c mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp bacon bits

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By Aletha Flanagan
@lethaflan

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

1/2 c

finely shredded parmesan, romano, or mozzarella cheese
1 pkg

mini phyllo shells-usually in the freezer case by frozen biscuits
3/4 c

peeled and finely diced fresh tomatoes
1 tsp

finely chopped fresh basil
2 tsp

finely minced onions-preferably vidalia
1/4 tsp

each: fresh ground black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder
1/4 c

mayonnaise
2 Tbsp

bacon bits
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How to Make Mary Kay Andrews' 'Mater Tots

Step-by-Step

Peel and dice tomatoes, sprinkle with seasoning mixture, and let juices and seeds drain in colander.
Mix onion and basil with tomatoes and spoon into mini phyllo shells.
"Frost" top of tomato-filled cups with mayo piped from a plastic bag with the corner snipped out.
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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