Description
Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes are a delightful combination of juicy tomatoes filled with a savory rice and cheese mixture, baked to perfection for a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Medium-large firm tomatoes
Cooked rice
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Garlic
Olive oil
Italian seasoning
Salt
Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the insides, leaving a sturdy shell.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the rice and cheese mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes!
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh herbs in the filling. You can also add cooked ground meat for added protein.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tomato
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes, stuffed tomatoes, baked tomatoes, vegetarian dish, cheesy recipe