Best 8 Baked Stuffed Tomatoes With Goat Cheese Recipes

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Baked stuffed tomatoes with goat cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. This classic Italian dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a variety of stuffing options, from classic breadcrumb and herb mixtures to creative combinations of vegetables and cheeses, there's a baked stuffed tomato recipe for everyone. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or a light and refreshing option, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for creating the perfect baked stuffed tomatoes with goat cheese.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED TOMATOES



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A recipe recommended by the goat cheese guy at my local farmers market. May also be cooked on the grill.

Provided by TIA9370

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large fresh tomatoes
4 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon chopped bottled roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Slice the tops off of the tomatoes and hollow out by removing the seeds.
  • In a bowl, mix the goat cheese and chopped red peppers together. Spoon an equal amount of the cheese mixture into each hollowed out tomato. Place stuffed tomatoes upright in a baking dish. Top each tomato evenly with the bread crumbs and torn basil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place under broiler for 5 to 10 minutes until bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 291.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BAKED TOMATOES WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Slice off the tops of 4 large beefsteak tomatoes; scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Fill each tomato with 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese. Combine 1/2 cup panko, 2 tablespoons each olive oil, grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, 1 grated garlic clove, 1 teaspoon each fresh thyme and grated lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; sprinkle on the tomatoes. Bake at 450˚ F until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 shallot, sliced thin
2 tablespoons oregano leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces goat cheese
8 ounces campanelle (or other shaped) pasta
2 tablespoons pesto
6 to 8 basil leaves, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, shallot, oregano and red pepper flakes to a 9 x 13 baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Nestle the goat cheese in the dish among the other ingredients and drizzle with the last tablespoon of olive oil. Bake until the tomatoes have blistered and the goat cheese has melted slightly, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes and goat cheese bake, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  • Remove the tomatoes and goat cheese from the oven. Add the pesto and begin tossing everything together, breaking up the goat cheese as you go and adding a little pasta water, until you have a creamy consistency. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Serve hot garnished with the fresh basil.

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED TOMATOES



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I had this dish in a French restaurant specialized in cheese and it was so yummy and simple to make that I have made it my favorite.

Provided by Nono2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 tomatoes
200 g fresh creamy goat cheese
dried herbs (thyme, marjoram, oregano...)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes in half.
  • Spoon out the juice and seeds (leave the pulp).
  • Stuff each half with goat cheese and make sure there is plenty of cheese on top Sprinkle with the dried herbs.
  • Put under the grill for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese browns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 263.6, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 11.9

BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES WITH GOAT CHEESE FONDUE



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Hollowed out and stuffed with a runny mix of goat cheese and mascarpone, firm but ripe tomatoes make excellent vessels for a melting fondue.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 to 3 large firm tomatoes, or 4 to 6 small firm ones
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons mascarpone
3 tablespoons goat cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 anchovies, finely chopped
1/4 cup panko or other coarse bread crumbs
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. If necessary, slice a very thin layer off bottoms of tomatoes so they will stand upright. Core tomatoes, and carve them out, stopping about about 3/4 inch from bottom and sides. (Do not remove too much, or tomato will collapse when baked.) Season inside of each tomato with salt. In a small bowl, stir together mascarpone and goat cheese.
  • To prepare topping, melt butter with oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and anchovies, and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in bread crumbs, and sauté 2 minutes more. Season with pepper.
  • Fill each hollow with mascarpone mixture. Top generously with bread crumbs. Transfer tomatoes to a baking sheet, and bake until they are slightly blistered and the tops are golden, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 352 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Linda Wells

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 firm, medium tomatoes
10 ounces fresh goat cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 1/2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • To prepare the tomatoes, slice the stem end off and, with a spoon, scoop out all seeds and tomato meat, leaving only the shell. Place the tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain off any excess liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, soften the goat cheese with a rubber spatula and add freshly ground pepper to taste. While mixing the cheese, slowly add the eggs, then the basil. In another bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Fill the tomatoes with the goat-cheese mixture. Sprinkle a thin layer of the Parmesan mixture on top.
  • Place the tomatoes on an oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, then place under the broiler for an additional minute, or until they are nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORZO-STUFFED TOMATOES



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From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
6 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 6 tablespoons pulp for filling. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Drain orzo., In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, orzo and reserved pulp. Spoon into tomatoes. , Place in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 except parsley; spoon stuffing into tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley. , 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 : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have no bruises or blemishes. Ripe tomatoes will be easier to stuff and will have a better flavor.
  • Use a variety of fillings: There are many different types of fillings that you can use for stuffed tomatoes. Some popular options include rice, meat, vegetables, and cheese. Be creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
  • Don't overstuff the tomatoes: Be careful not to overstuff the tomatoes, as this can make them difficult to cook evenly. Fill the tomatoes about two-thirds full.
  • Bake the tomatoes until they are tender: The cooking time for stuffed tomatoes will vary depending on the size of the tomatoes and the type of filling. Bake the tomatoes until they are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve the tomatoes warm or at room temperature: Stuffed tomatoes can be served warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

Baked stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffed tomato recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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