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Anononymous 8-08-05
1/2 of a 15-ounce package folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1
crust)
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
5 Roma tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Unfold piecrust according to package directions. Place in a 9-inch quiche dish or glass pie plate. Flute edge; press with the tines of
a fork, if desired. Line shell with double-thickness of foil. Bake
in 450 degree F. oven 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 4 to 5 minutes
more or till set and dry. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to
375 degree F. Sprinkle crust with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
Cool slightly on a wire rack. Cut tomatoes into wedges;
drain on paper towels. Arrange tomato wedges atop cheese in the pie
shell. In a food processor bowl combine basil and garlic; cover and
process till coarsely chopped. Sprinkle over tomatoes. In
a medium mixing bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise,
Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spoon cheese mixture over basil mixture,
spreading to evenly cover the top. Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for
35 to 40 minutes or till top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm. If
desired, garnish with basil leaves.