Description
Cheesy stuffed baked tomatoes are a delightful dish that combines the freshness of ripe tomatoes with a rich, cheesy filling, perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the tomatoes thoroughly, slice the tops off, and scoop out the insides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each tomato shell, pressing down slightly.
- Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the stuffed tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden brown.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- For freezing, wrap each tomato in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tomato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed tomatoes, cheesy tomatoes, baked tomatoes, vegetarian recipe