Cheesy Tomato Delights
Make it Fun!
Let kids help stuff the cheese into the tomatoes. Imagine that you’re filling a pirate’s treasure chests together!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 tomato halves
Ingredients:
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4 ripe but firm tomatoes
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1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tbsp. (15 ml) Italian seasoning
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil
How To:
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Cut tomatoes in half, crosswise and remove seeds. Place halves on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Trim bottom of tomato if necessary to stand tomato straight up.
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In a bowl, combine cheeses, Italian seasoning, basil, and a pinch of pepper (if desired). Distribute cheese mixture among tomato halves.
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Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 20 minutes or until tomatoes are softened and cheese is light golden.
For Leftovers...
Extras can be chopped up into bite-sized pieces and used in salads, wraps, tacos, etc.