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Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes

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Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes
  • Prep Time:20 minutes
  • Cook Time:16 minutes
  • Serves:6
 

This quick-cooking side will add a tasty burst of color to your table.

Why try? This recipe may be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Which is great if you’re preparing it for an early brunch or weeknight dinner.

Foodie Byte: By using smaller tomatoes, such as cherry or plum tomatoes, you can easily turn this side dish into an appetizer.

 

Ingredients

  • 6 tomatoes on the vine
  • Salt and pepper to season the insides of the tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh, minced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, minced (about 2)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, classic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup gruyere cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 2
    Cut off the top 1/4 of each tomato and scoop out the seeds and juice, leaving only the thick outside flesh.
  • 3
    Combine parsley, thyme, green onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and sour cream in a medium sized bowl.
  • 4
    Season the inside of each tomato with additional salt and pepper. Stuff each tomato with about 1/3 cup of filling. Place the tomatoes on a sheet tray and bake for about 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove tomatoes from oven and top each tomato with 1 tablespoon of gruyere cheese and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Put back into the oven for one to two minutes or until the cheese has melted. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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