Trending
Stuff tomato "bowls" with Idaho potatoes, seasonings and low-fat cheese for an eye-catching, palate-pleasing side dish.
Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Cheesy Idaho Potatoes
Recipe courtesy of Mr. Food
Ingredients:
6 large, firm, unpeeled tomatoes
3 cups mashed Idaho potatoes (using fresh potatoes or instant potato flakes prepared according to package directions)
1/4 cup fresh, chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 teaspoons paprika
Salt to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Using a paring knife, remove the stem end of each tomato. Using a grapefruit spoon, small melon baller or a teaspoon, carefully hollow out each tomato, removing seeds and juice. Sprinkle the inside of each tomato with a little salt, and place the tomatoes upside down on a cooling rack to drain for about 15 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, chives, thyme, pepper and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Fill tomato cups with the potato mixture using a teaspoon.
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and paprika; sprinkle on top of each tomato.
Place filled tomatoes in nonstick or well-oiled muffin cups. Bake 10 – 15 minutes until topping is crisp and tomatoes are heated through.