Tomato Canapes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup finely diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons finely diced onions
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon The Lady's House Seasoning, recipe follows
• 1 package mini phyllo shells
• 1/2 cup packed shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons real bacon pieces, or more as needed (recommended: Hormel Real Bacon pieces)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the diced tomatoes in a colander. Sprinkle with the onions, basil, and House Seasoning, and toss to coat. Allow to drain, stirring occasionally. Fill each phyllo shell with a scant tablespoon of the tomato mixture. Stir together the mozzarella and mayonnaise. Frost the top of each shell with a scant tablespoon of the mozzarella mixture. Sprinkle each shell with 1/4 teaspoon of bacon pieces. Bake the filled shells for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot. These may be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until serving time.

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.