"Old School Stuffed Tomatoes" is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations and still is as popular today as it was back in the day. This delicious and hearty dish is a great way to use up leftover rice, meat, and vegetables, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STUFFED TOMATOES
Spicy, tasty warm treat!
Provided by Stephanie Burr
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh. Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish. In a small bowl combine the canned tomatoes with the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of cheese and the sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1864.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
STUFFED TOMATOES
Tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese bring a bit of the Mediterranean to your backyard picnic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Place tomatoes, stem side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Broil just until skins blister, 1 minute. In a small bowl, lightly mash goat cheese and stir in marjoram. Season with salt and pepper. With a paring knife, cut a small opening in the top of each tomato; stuff with 1 teaspoon goat-cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g
BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES
An easy and quick recipe for when tomatoes are abundant from your garden.
Provided by AJRHODES3
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. While bacon is cooking, wash tomatoes and slice off stem ends. Gently scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch wall. Finely chop pulp and place 1/3 cup of it in a medium bowl. You may discard remaining pulp.
- Stir crumbled bacon, green pepper, cheese, croutons, and salt and pepper into tomato pulp. Spoon an equal amount of mixture into each hollowed out tomato. Place stuffed tomatoes into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until heated through. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 332.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES
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
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.
STUFFED TOMATOES (TODAY'S SPECIAL )
I heard this mentioned on an old Andy Griffith episode and decided to make up my own version of it. I hope some of you enjoy it.
Provided by Chef Roly-Poly
Categories Onions
Time 40m
Yield 2 stuffed tomatoes, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tops off of tomatoes and hollow out and discard seeds and pulp.
- Cut avocado in half lenthwise , remove seed,scoop out flesh and place in a medium bowl.
- Add lemon juice, raisins, onion, and bacon (if using) and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper and stuff mixture into hollowed out tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 203.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 10.4, Protein 6.1
MOROCCAN STUFFED TOMATOES
Provided by Elaine Louie
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a baking dish, large enough to hold the tomatoes snugly, with a little olive oil. Arrange the tomatoes in the dish, cut side up, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat, and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Heat until shimmering. Add onion and sauté until golden and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini, and sauté until the zucchini is just starting to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Remove pan from the heat, and add cilantro, chile flakes, and 2 tablespoons pistachios. Season with salt to taste, mixing well. Divide the filling equally among the tomatoes, mounding the tops.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked as desired. Garnish with the remaining pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 288, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1085 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
ITALIAN STUFFED TOMATOES
Served with crusty French bread, this makes a great summer meal. My husband and our two daughters ask me to fix it for them frequently. Besides cooking, I enjoy antiques, crafts and getting out in the garden. -Michele Shank, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell, scoop out the pulp; chop pulp and set aside. Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato pulp, zucchini, basil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in rice, provolone, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley; spoon about 2/3 cup into each tomato. , Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until the tomatoes are heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
STUFFED TOMATOES
A big platter of these tomatoes goes well with grilled meat or fish, or makes a lovely starter
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Starter, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- A big platter of these tomatoes goes well with grilled meat or fish, or serve them as a starter with cured meats and crusty bread.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toast the bread, then remove the crusts and break it up into the food processor to make crumbs. Add the thyme, chives or parsley, oil and garlic, then pulse briefly to mix.
- Halve the tomatoes and put in one layer in a shallow ovenproof dish. Spread each cut side with a little mustard, then sprinkle a little of the crumb mix on the top. Bake for 15-20 mins until the topping is crunchy and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure that they can hold their shape during cooking and won't become mushy.
- Use a variety of fillings: This will add flavor and texture to your dish. Some popular fillings include rice, ground beef, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- Don't overstuff the tomatoes: This will make them difficult to cook evenly and may cause them to burst.
- Bake the tomatoes in a covered dish: This will help to keep them moist and prevent them from drying out.
- Serve the tomatoes hot or cold: They are delicious either way!
Conclusion:
Stuffed tomatoes are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious meal, give stuffed tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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