SPINACH-TOPPED TOMATOES

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This colorful side dish is classic for a reason! It provides a perfect taste of summer when garden-fresh tomatoes are in season, but we enjoy it year-round. My daughter especially loves this dish. -Ila Mae Alderman, Galax, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
2 chicken bouillon cubes
Salt
3 large tomatoes, halved
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook spinach according to package directions with bouillon; drain well. Cool slightly; press out excess liquid. , Lightly salt tomato halves; place with cut side down on a paper towel for 15 minutes to absorb excess moisture. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, butter, egg, garlic, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Place tomato halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Divide the spinach mixture over tomatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.