Indulge in a culinary delight with our enticing Creamed Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vegetarian dish showcases the vibrant marriage of fresh spinach, creamy sauce, and juicy tomatoes, culminating in a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of preparing this delectable dish, along with three additional tantalizing recipes: Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Shells, Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie), and Spinach Pesto Pasta. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with these spinach-centric creations.
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CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 47m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 20 minutes.
- Heat a medium skillet with olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and saute until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the spinach by wringing dry in clean kitchen towel. Separate the spinach with your hands and add to onions and garlic. Season spinach with nutmeg then stir in the reduced cream. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler.
- Trim the tops off tomatoes and scoop out the seeds. Stuff tomatoes with creamed spinach and top each with 1/4 cup blue cheese. Broil to brown the cheese. Garnish the tomatoes with chives.
TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CREAMED SPINACH
What a fun side to your guests! We love creamed spinach, totally dig stuffed tomatoes, and LOVE tomatoes stuffed with creamed spinach!
Provided by Naomi Nakashima
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. First, cut the tops off the tomatoes and hollow them out. I use a melon-baller to hollow out my tomatoes. Then turn the tomatoes upside down and place them onto a paper towel so that they can drain very well (this keeps them from turning into baked mush).
- 2. In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon to your liking (I prefer very crispy, just before burnt, bacon). Then pull the bacon out to drain but leave the drippings in the pan. Once they're drained, chop the bacon down to coarse bacon bits and set aside.
- 3. Add the chopped onions into the skillet and cook until they are tender.
- 4. Chop up the baby spinach and add it to the onions and continue to cook until the spinach is wilted nicely.
- 5. Once the onions and spinach are done, cut the heat and add in the sour cream, tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, and about half of the chopped bacon that you cooked. Stir together until well blended.
- 6. Turn the tomatoes right side up and fill with the spinach mixture. Top each tomato with about a tablespoon or two of crumbled gorgonzola cheese, depending on how large the tomatoes are. Then sprinkle with remaining bacon bits and place them onto a prepared baking sheet.
- 7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. at 12 minutes, the tomatoes should still be warm and firm and the gorgonzola wil have just started to melt, at 20 minutes, the tomatoes will be less firm but the gorgonzola will be more melted.
- 8. Serve warm.
CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 10 mins Heat med skillet with olive oil over med heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and sauté until translucent 6-7 mins Season Spinach with nutmeg then stir in the reduced cream. Adjust flavor with S & P. Preheat broiler. Trim tops off tomatoes and scoop out seeds. Stuff tomatoes with creamed spinach and top each with 1/4 cup blue cheese Broil to brown the cheese. Garnish the tomatoes with chives
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will help ensure that they can hold their shape when stuffed and baked.
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach is best for this recipe, but you can also use frozen spinach if necessary.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Season the spinach mixture well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- Use a good quality cream cheese: This will make the filling smooth and creamy.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely: This will help it melt evenly over the tomatoes.
- Bake the tomatoes until they are tender: This will take about 25 minutes.
- Serve the tomatoes immediately: They are best when served hot or warm.
Conclusion:
Creamed spinach stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy spinach, tangy tomatoes, and melted Parmesan cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this recipe perfectly every time.
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