Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Pampered Chef Blog Party - Tomato Basil Squares

As promised, here's the Tomato-Basil Squares recipe. This would be a great dish to serve at a summer party by the pool or at dinner with a nice spring mix salad!

Tomato-Basil Squares






Ingredients

1 (10oz) pkg pizza crust

2 C (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 oz. (1/4C) Parmesan cheese (grated)

2 T fresh basil leaves (snipped)

2/3 C mayonnaise

1 garlic clove (pressed)

4 plum tomatoes (thinly sliced)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees


1. Roll pizza dough on RECTANGLE BAKING STONE, within one inch of edge.Grate Mozzarella cheese using ROTARY GRATER. Sprinkle 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese on crust; set aside

2. Grate Parmesan cheese using MICROPLANE ADJUSTABLE GRATER. Using KITCHEN SHEARS and PREP BOWL, snip basil

3. In BATTER BOWL, combine remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, and mayonnaise; mix well. Use your MEASURE-ALL CUP to measure the mayonnaise. Using GARLIC PRESS, press garlic over mixture. Blend together.

4. Thinly slice tomatoes using COLOR COATED TOMATO KNIFE. Arrange single layer over mozzarella cheese on crust.

5. Next, use your MIX ‘N SCRAPER to scoop and spread mozzarella cheese mixture over tomatoes and cover evenly.

6. Bake 20 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.

Cut pizza using PIZZA CUTTER.

Serve your pizza with MINI SERVING SPATULA.

ENJOY!!

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