MUSHROOM-STUFFED TOMATOES

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This side dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed into tomatoes is really decadent. -Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large tomatoes
Dash salt
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes in half; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a thin shell. Sprinkle lightly with salt; invert on paper towels to drain for 15 minutes. , In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley and 1/3 cup of cheese. Spoon into tomato cups; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Michael Nartey
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!


ADEKOLA ADEOLA
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of mushrooms, and they all worked well.


thulani majoka
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I love stuffed tomatoes, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The mushrooms add a great depth of flavor.


Mahendra Aryal
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These were so yummy! I made them for a dinner party and everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making them again.