ms.miller's Notes:
1 packet refrigerated pie crust Ask a question about this ingredient
remove pie crust from package, and roll out onto flat surface. with a round cookie cutter, cut 12 rounds from each pie crust and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Cook according to package instructions, or until lightly golden.Remove from oven and cool round on a cookie rack.
Ask a question about this step4 tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
2 rounds of fresh mozzarella Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
fresh cracked pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
slice tomatoes 1/4" and layer with paper towels to absorb some of the moisture, set aside. ( 24 slices) Then slice basil in small slivers that look about like a toothpick in length and width and set aside. Lastly slice mozzarella in to 1/4" rounds, no bigger than the pie rounds, 24 slices.
Ask a question about this stepAssembly. Pre-heat oven to 350 degree's, layer each pie round with one slice of mozz, one tomato, and then a pinch of basil, a pinch of kosher salt and a dash of fresh pepper, lastly slightly drizzle the olive oil on top, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook until the mozzarella starts to melt, roughly 8 minutes. Serve while warm and enjoy!
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Chef Michael Kiss is the Cooking Coach at Whole Foods Market in Rockville, Md.
