BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES TOPPED WITH MASHED POTATO
An Enticing Presentation full of flavor making nutritious, delicious & easy. Be sure to pick firm tomatoes not over ripe one so they hold their shape when baked. The salting of the tomatoes will make the firmer for baking. So don't skip it.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mashed Potatoes:.
- Boil potatoes in salted water till tender.
- Drain and mash with the butter, mayonnaise and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- Prepare Tomatoes:.
- Cut tops off of tomatoes. Save lids as a garnish. Scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving outer layer intact. Discard seeds, and dice pulp for use in filling.
- Sprinkle inside of tomatoes with salt, and invert onto paper towel to drain. Let sit inverted while you prepare filling, at least 20 minutes.
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare filling:.
- Over high heat brown beef, carrots, onions, garlic and cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Stirring often.
- Add the diced tomatoes that were set aside, salt, balsamic vinegar, pepper, oregano, and basil and stir in cook 2 more minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the mashed potatoes to the meat mixture and mix in, using as a binder.
- Stuff each of the hollowed, tomatoes with 1/4 of the filling, mound 1/4 of the mashed potatoes on the meat filling. Fork the potatoes so they have a texture: pour evenly the butter on each: then sprinkling the cheese.
- Place on parchment paper in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and then broil tops just to brown.
- Garnish by placing un-baked tomato top "lids" back on tomatoes at a slight angle, garnish with fresh basil or green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 477.2, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 15.5
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Lewis Mugwe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The tomatoes are fresh and juicy, and the mashed potatoes are creamy and comforting.
Kabir Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of tomatoes and cheeses, and it's always delicious.
ckc
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Miriam Mutiya
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Xatalyst
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the dish turns out great. I would definitely recommend it.
Mohsion
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and everyone raved about it. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.
Op Alamin
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
Oyegoke Faith
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The mashed potatoes really balance out the flavor of the tomatoes.
Safya Nazm
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kingori Lee
[email protected]The combination of flavors in this dish is amazing. The tomatoes are perfectly cooked and the mashed potatoes are creamy and flavorful.
Alaibi Bosin
[email protected]These stuffed tomatoes were so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Gaming Belal
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit!