Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

I make this dish often - my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the tomatoes make a colorful, zesty addition to any dinner.

Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatoes
  • 1 cup garlic/cheese croutons, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated American or cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert shells onto paper towels to drain. Mix stuffing ingredients; spoon into tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • 2. Place tomatoes in a baking dish; cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning of stuffing. Bake until tomatoes are tender and stuffing is hot, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 146 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.