Outrageous Tomatoes

[MsMai]

Outrageous Tomatoes

5 med firm, ripe tomatoes
Pepper
3 tbs butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced onion
1 10 oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed
2 1/2 tbs sour cream
1 3 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (I use Romano or
Asiago)
1 tsp chopped fresh basil (I like more!)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, + more,for topping

Cuts tops off tomatoes. Using tsp, carefully
remove, and reserve the pulp. Force pulp
thru strainer, rendering at least 1/2 cup of
juice. Lightly sprinkle pepper inside the
tomato shells; invert on paper towels, and
let drain. Over low heat, melt 2tbsp of
butter in a skillet. Add the garlic & onion &
saute until soft, (about 5 min) Set aside.
Drain thawed spinach, VERY well squeeze out liquid
Combine spinach, sour cream, cream cheese
mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, & 1/2 cup of the
bread crumbs in food processor; blend
thoroughly. If mixture appears too thin,
gradually add more bread crumbs, if it's too
thick, add more tomato juice.. Refrigerate
30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350. Scoop the
filling mix into the tomato shells. Do not
overpack. Top with more bread crumbs and dot
with bits of the remaining butter. Place in
lightly greased baking dish & bake for 20
minutes

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Lovely, MsMai!

[Mama Mangia]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm - I love tomatoes and tomato dishes

[The Ironic Chef]

I love stuffed tomatoes and plan to make some this week. I also enjoy them filled with either a tuna or chicken salad.

[MsMai]

I do too. Cannot wait for fresh garden tomatoes.

[The Ironic Chef]

The wait is on. A few more months for a ripe tomato.