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Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Delicious Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes are perfect for a simple dinner that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tomatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 medium-large tomatoes hollowed out
Filling
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the insides carefully. Sprinkle salt inside and place them upside down to drain.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked rice, garlic, half of the mozzarella, 1 tablespoon parmesan, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Turn tomatoes upright and stuff each with the rice mixture. Don’t pack too tightly.
  4. Top each with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle extra Italian seasoning.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until tops are golden and bubbly.
  6. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tomatoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with additional vegetables or spices to match your taste.

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