Welcome to the delightful world of stuffed tomatoes! These delectable dishes are a symphony of flavors and textures, combining the juicy sweetness of tomatoes with the savory goodness of various fillings. From classic ham and cheese to creative vegetarian options, our collection of stuffed tomato recipes has something for every palate and occasion.
Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of stuffing tomatoes. Learn how to select the perfect tomatoes, prepare them for stuffing, and create a variety of fillings that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the classic combination of ham, cheese, and breadcrumbs, or are looking for a healthier alternative with quinoa and vegetables, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen.
Discover the versatility of stuffed tomatoes as they transform from simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Bake them in the oven for a comforting and hearty meal, grill them for a smoky and flavorful twist, or stuff them with refreshing ingredients for a light and summery appetizer. Each recipe offers unique variations and suggestions to customize the dish to your liking.
Join us as we delve into the world of stuffed tomatoes, creating dishes that are not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to guide you through the process, ensuring that you create impressive and unforgettable stuffed tomato dishes that will delight your family and friends.
STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES
I make this baked stuffed tomatoes dish often-my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the tomatoes make a colorful, zesty addition to any dinner. -Edna Jackson, Kokomo, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert shells onto paper towels to drain. Mix stuffing ingredients except parsley; spoon stuffing into tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley. , Place tomatoes in a baking dish; cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning of stuffing. Bake until tomatoes are tender and stuffing is hot, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
STUFFED HAM, SOUTHERN MARYLAND STYLE
There are as many recipes for southern Maryland stuffed ham as there are families in St. Mary's County. It shows up on Christmas and Easter tables, and at almost every community fund-raising supper. This recipe, compiled from cooks whose families have been making it for generations, uses raw stuffing and is spiced with plenty of black and red pepper. Because the ham boils for so long, the spiciness will mellow. The most challenging part is the finding the ham itself. Corned hams - which are simply fresh hams that have been cured in salt or brine - aren't usually in the grocery meat case, and butchers will often require advance orders. Corning your own fresh ham is not hard, but it can take several days and turns this into even more of a project.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, lunch, meat, project, main course
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings, plus leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If corning the ham: Cut slits about 3 inches deep in a few places around the bone. Push salt into the incisions and, with a light hand, rub salt all over the surface of the ham. Reserve any remaining salt to rub into the ham as it corns, adding more if needed later in the process. Place the ham in a nonreactive pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and place it in refrigerator for a week. Unwrap and turn it every couple of days, sprinkling with more reserved salt and pouring off any juice that collects each time. Rewrap. The day before you are going to stuff the ham, rinse off the salt and soak the ham overnight in cold water in the refrigerator.
- Make the stuffing: The goal is to chop all the vegetables so the pieces are small and relatively uniform in size. Begin by chopping the cabbage. A food processor with a shredding blade is helpful. Place the cabbage in a large pan or bowl. Remove large stems from the kale and other greens, if you are using them, and chop. (Tip: Freeze cleaned, whole kale leaves overnight in plastic bags, then break up the frozen leaves while still in the bag and add to the stuffing mixture.) Chop the yellow onions and scallions, and add them to the cabbage and kale.
- Mix the vegetables well and add the spices. Mix again. (Your hands will work best for this, but wear gloves if your skin is sensitive to pepper.) Taste the stuffing and adjust, adding more cayenne or red-pepper flakes for a more intense spiciness. Keep in mind that the long boiling time will soften the heat.
- Stuff the ham: Remove the bone, or have the butcher remove it for you. The ham should be almost butterflied. Add the bone to a pot large enough to hold the ham, fill with enough water to cover it and begin to heat the water to a boil.
- While the water heats, set the ham on a sheet pan and cut slits about 3 inches long and 2 inches deep in a few places to make pockets, being careful not to slice through the meat completely. The number of slits will depend on the size of the ham. The goal is an even distribution of stuffing. Pack the slits tightly with stuffing, and add stuffing to the center of the ham where the bone was. Close the ham and secure it with kitchen string.
- Prepare a large square of cheesecloth at least 3 layers thick. Spoon a layer of stuffing over the cheesecloth and set the ham on it. Pack more stuffing on the top and sides of the ham. Gather the corners of the cheesecloth to the top and twist tightly to form a compact package. Tie the top tightly with string.
- Lower the ham into boiling water, reduce heat to a simmer and add any juice that has collected from the stuffing. Skim any foam that rises. Cook, covered, for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Turn off the heat and let the ham cool slightly in the water, about an hour. (Old-timers simply put the whole pot on the porch overnight if the weather was cool, or left it on the stove until completely cooled.) Drain the ham in a colander and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the cheesecloth and string, and reserve any stuffing around the ham.
- To serve, slice the ham across the grain, so each slice contains stuffing and meat. Pile additional stuffing around the slices. The ham can be reheated, but more often it is served cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 893, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 79 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 4752 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
HAM SALAD STUFFED TOMATO
I love stuffing tomatoes and this is a great way to use up leftover ham.
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cut top off of tomatoes and scoup out inside. Place in mirco for about 2 min.
- 2. Mix together ham, eggs, pickle relish, onion, mix well. Add mayo and pepper to your liking.
- 3. Stuff tomatoes and refrigerate till serving.
STUFFED TOMATOES
Spicy, tasty warm treat!
Provided by Stephanie Burr
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh. Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish. In a small bowl combine the canned tomatoes with the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of cheese and the sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1864.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
SERRANO HAM-WRAPPED TOMATOES
This summery side dish is a twist off the classic pairing of melon and prosciutto. Ripe, juicy sweet-tart fresh tomatoes are enhanced by a splash of vinegar that also cuts through the salty cured ham and cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cut 1 1/4 pounds medium ripe tomatoes into 1 1/2-inch-thick wedges; season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar. Top each wedge with shaved Manchego cheese and wrap each with 1/2 piece thinly sliced serrano ham.
RALEY'S MARKET STUFFED HAM
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5h42m
Yield 15 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from ham.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash cabbage, kale and onions with cold water. Chop or shred cabbage, kale, and onions and place in a large bowl. Add red and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Prepare ham for stuffing by making 1 or 2-inch slits all over the ham, about 1- to 2-inches deep. Using your gloved hand, press stuffing into slits until full. Fill large cavity where bone was located with stuffing also.
- When finished stuffing, tie ham with string. Wrap ham with cheesecloth and tie securely. Cover ham with aluminum foil and bake for 5 hours.
- When ham is finished, drain and let ham cool down overnight in the refrigerator before carving. Serve cold.
STUFFED TOMATOES
A big platter of these tomatoes goes well with grilled meat or fish, or makes a lovely starter
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Starter, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- A big platter of these tomatoes goes well with grilled meat or fish, or serve them as a starter with cured meats and crusty bread.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toast the bread, then remove the crusts and break it up into the food processor to make crumbs. Add the thyme, chives or parsley, oil and garlic, then pulse briefly to mix.
- Halve the tomatoes and put in one layer in a shallow ovenproof dish. Spread each cut side with a little mustard, then sprinkle a little of the crumb mix on the top. Bake for 15-20 mins until the topping is crunchy and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
HAM-STUFFED TINY TOMATOES
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice tops off tomatoes and scoop out pulp. Place tomatoes upside-down on paper towels to drain. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except parsley. Spoon or pipe ham mixture into tomatoes; sprinkle with parsley. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for stuffing. Avoid tomatoes that are too soft or have bruises.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes. This will help to prevent the tomatoes from splitting.
- Scoop out the tomato flesh carefully, leaving the shells intact.
- Season the tomato shells with salt and pepper before stuffing them.
- Use a variety of fillings for your stuffed tomatoes. Some popular options include ham, cheese, rice, vegetables, and meat.
- Bake the stuffed tomatoes in a preheated oven until they are heated through and the tomatoes are tender.
- Serve the stuffed tomatoes immediately or let them cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Ham stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give ham stuffed tomatoes a try.
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