Mediterranean Tomato Bites

By aamundson

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, WI

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

1. Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into 16 squares. Transfer squares to greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with Gouda cheese; top with tomatoes, olives and feta cheese.
2. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown; sprinkle with herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 32 appetizers.