Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Tomato Basil Squares

1 (10 ounce) package pizza crust
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, snipped, or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
4 plum tomatoes thinly sliced

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Roll out pizza crust on Rectangle Baking Stone to within 1 inch of edge of Stone. Sprinkle crust with one cup of the mozzarella cheese; set aside.

In 1-quart batter Bowl, combine the remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil and mayonnaise, mix well. Press garlic over cheese mixture. mix well.

Thinly slice tomatoes, arrange in single layer over mozzarella cheese on crust.

Using medium stainless steel scoop place mozzarella cheese mixture over tomatoes spread to cover evenly. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.

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