PAM’S MINI TOMATO CUPS APPETIZER

Mini Tomato Cups are a savory and welcome addition to any party or gathering. This tasty, colorful appetizer has become a favorite for many on brunch buffets or when served up on game day. Get creative – find new ingredients to fill them and create your own unique appetizer.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Hunts Tomatoes diced with green pepper, celery and onion
  • 8 slices of bacon cooled and chopped into small pieces
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 3 rolls Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix first 5 ingredients together for your filler and refrigerate.
  2. Cut the Crescent Rolls into about 24 — 3 inch squares.
  3. Roll into small balls.
  4. Place each into a greased “mini” muffin pan.
  5. Use a floured, round kitchen tool to dip into each cup to make a hole.
  6. Scoop refrigerated filler into each hole. Do not overfill.
  7. Bake at 375° until dough is done, approx. 10-15 minutes.

OTHER FILLER IDEAS

  • Grate or crumble any favorite cheese to make about 1/2 cup
  • Chop uncooked sweet pepper or cooked broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Sausage or Ham (1 cup)
  • Minced green onion
  • Chopped olives or water chestnuts

Recipe compliments of Pam and Viking Village Foods, Reedsburg.

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