Creamed spinach stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The combination of creamy spinach, tangy tomatoes, and melted cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve at a special occasion, creamed spinach stuffed tomatoes are sure to please everyone at the table.
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CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 47m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 20 minutes.
- Heat a medium skillet with olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and saute until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the spinach by wringing dry in clean kitchen towel. Separate the spinach with your hands and add to onions and garlic. Season spinach with nutmeg then stir in the reduced cream. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler.
- Trim the tops off tomatoes and scoop out the seeds. Stuff tomatoes with creamed spinach and top each with 1/4 cup blue cheese. Broil to brown the cheese. Garnish the tomatoes with chives.
TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CREAMED SPINACH
What a fun side to your guests! We love creamed spinach, totally dig stuffed tomatoes, and LOVE tomatoes stuffed with creamed spinach!
Provided by Naomi Nakashima
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. First, cut the tops off the tomatoes and hollow them out. I use a melon-baller to hollow out my tomatoes. Then turn the tomatoes upside down and place them onto a paper towel so that they can drain very well (this keeps them from turning into baked mush).
- 2. In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon to your liking (I prefer very crispy, just before burnt, bacon). Then pull the bacon out to drain but leave the drippings in the pan. Once they're drained, chop the bacon down to coarse bacon bits and set aside.
- 3. Add the chopped onions into the skillet and cook until they are tender.
- 4. Chop up the baby spinach and add it to the onions and continue to cook until the spinach is wilted nicely.
- 5. Once the onions and spinach are done, cut the heat and add in the sour cream, tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, and about half of the chopped bacon that you cooked. Stir together until well blended.
- 6. Turn the tomatoes right side up and fill with the spinach mixture. Top each tomato with about a tablespoon or two of crumbled gorgonzola cheese, depending on how large the tomatoes are. Then sprinkle with remaining bacon bits and place them onto a prepared baking sheet.
- 7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. at 12 minutes, the tomatoes should still be warm and firm and the gorgonzola wil have just started to melt, at 20 minutes, the tomatoes will be less firm but the gorgonzola will be more melted.
- 8. Serve warm.
CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 10 mins Heat med skillet with olive oil over med heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and sauté until translucent 6-7 mins Season Spinach with nutmeg then stir in the reduced cream. Adjust flavor with S & P. Preheat broiler. Trim tops off tomatoes and scoop out seeds. Stuff tomatoes with creamed spinach and top each with 1/4 cup blue cheese Broil to brown the cheese. Garnish the tomatoes with chives
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure that they hold their shape when stuffed and baked.
- Use fresh spinach: Baby spinach works best, but you can also use regular spinach if you chop it finely.
- Don't overcook the spinach: It should be wilted but still bright green.
- Use a good quality cream cheese: This will make the filling rich and creamy.
- Season the filling to taste: Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- Stuff the tomatoes carefully: Use a spoon or your fingers to gently pack the filling into the tomatoes.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are heated through: This will take about 20 minutes.
- Serve the tomatoes immediately: They are best enjoyed hot out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Creamed spinach stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer meal, as they are light and refreshing. The combination of creamy spinach, tangy tomatoes, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give creamed spinach stuffed tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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