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Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Delight your taste buds with Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tomatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • spoon

Method
 

  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 tbsp 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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, place in a preheated oven at 350°F until warmed through.

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