Servings: 4 servings
This easy to make Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is easily adapted to fit your taste. Baked Tomatoes stuffed with cheese is an amazing side dish or vegetarian meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 Campari or small beefsteak tomatoes
- salt & pepper
- olive oil
- 6 ounces Boursin or goat cheese plain or flavored I prefer garlic and herb Boursin
- ¼ cup Panko Japanese breadcrumbs
- 1 TBS chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cut open each tomato by making a circle from the top and scoop out the "guts" with a small spoon.
- Flip tomatoes upside down on a paper towel for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the Panko, parsley, salt and pepper. If using seasoned panko, no need to add anything additional unless you want to add fresh herbs.
- Season the inside of the tomatoes with just a little salt & pepper.
- Brush a tiny bit of avocado or olive oil (or spray) in a small casserole dish.
- Fill each tomato with Boursin/goat cheese, pressing it down gently, leaving just a little room for the breading (up to you how much you want on your tomatoes).
- Using your fingers or a small pastry brush, rim each tomato with a bit of olive oil, then one by one invert each tomato into the mixture, coating the tops and rim. or spoon it onto the tomatoes, patting it down just a bit.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes or until tomatoes are done to your liking.
- For a crisper topping turn your broiler on for a minute just until the topping is golden.
- Let the tomatoes rest for a few minutes and then cut into them & enjoy!
Notes
If your tomatoes are large you may want to bake longer...I like the tomatoes to be soft and the topping beginning to brown.
Place a dab of pesto on each tomato and serve. Variations: Depending on your tastes, throw some garlic salt in place of salt into your Panko mix, or a bit of minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper or basil in place of the parsley...whatever...take it anywhere you like.
But hold the ants!! These are great to bring as a side dish to a dinner you may be going to as they travel well - cook onsite.
You can also serve a couple atop a salad. Enjoy!!
Place a dab of pesto on each tomato and serve. Variations: Depending on your tastes, throw some garlic salt in place of salt into your Panko mix, or a bit of minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper or basil in place of the parsley...whatever...take it anywhere you like.
But hold the ants!! These are great to bring as a side dish to a dinner you may be going to as they travel well - cook onsite.
You can also serve a couple atop a salad. Enjoy!!