Best 6 Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach And Cheeses Recipes

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**Unveil a Culinary Symphony: Tomatoes Stuffed with Spinach and Cheeses - A Journey Through Three Delectable Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our trio of tomato-stuffed recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile to tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic combination of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan, or explore the vibrant fusion of sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and basil. For a touch of spice, embark on a journey to Mexico with our spicy chorizo and Oaxaca cheese-stuffed tomatoes. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures as you uncover the hidden gems within each juicy tomato. Let your taste buds rejoice as you savor these culinary masterpieces, perfect for any occasion.

**Recipe 1: Classic Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes**

This classic recipe embodies the essence of comfort food, featuring a harmonious blend of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, enveloped within ripe tomatoes. The spinach adds a delightful pop of color and nutritional value, while the ricotta and Parmesan provide a creamy, savory filling.

**Recipe 2: Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta, and Basil Stuffed Tomatoes**

Indulge in a Mediterranean adventure with this recipe, where sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh basil come together in a vibrant dance of flavors. The tangy sun-dried tomatoes and briny feta create a captivating contrast, while the basil adds a refreshing herbal note.

**Recipe 3: Spicy Chorizo and Oaxaca Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes**

Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with this spicy and flavorful recipe. A zesty combination of chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, and a blend of chili peppers ignites the taste buds, while the roasted tomatoes add a smoky depth. Prepare for a fiesta of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 47m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boxes chopped frozen spinach, defrosted
A few grates nutmeg
2 large beefsteak tomatoes
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Chopped chives, for garnish

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 SPINACH AND CHEESES



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Make and share this Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach and Cheeses recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tomatoes, medium firm ripe
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, minced
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of all liquid
2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
6 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Cut tops off tomatoes. Using a teaspoon, carefully remove, and reserve, the pulp. Force pulp through strainer, rendering 1/2 cup of juice.
  • Lightly sprinkle pepper inside the tomato shells. Invert on paper towels, and let drain.
  • Over low heat, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in skillet. Add the garlic and onion. Sauté until soft, about 5 minute; set aside.
  • Combine onion and garlic with the reserved tomato juice, spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and bread crumbs in a 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Scoop the filling mix into the tomato shells. Top with more bread crumbs and dot with bits of the remaining butter. Place in lightly greased baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes.

SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES



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I refused to try spinach for many years. Then one day I found this interesting recipe and decided to give it a whirl. It convinced my taste buds that spinach can be delicious!-Wendy Furie, Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium tomatoes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 7 minutes. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Add spinach and cheese to remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle tomato shells with garlic salt and pepper; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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This is another great recipe I tried from a cooking site! This is the best stuffed tomato I ever had! The white wine, garlic and cheeses go so well with the spinach and tomato! The photo is my own. =)

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium to large tomatoes
1 bunch of fresh spinach-chopped fine
2 tsp fresh minced garlic
1/4 c of reserved juice from tomatoes
1/4 c dry white wine-not cooking wine
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c garlic & herb feta cheese
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Grease a baking dish.
  • 3. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out just the pulp, leaving the walls intact. Pour the juice of the tomatoes into a measuring cup to reserve 1/4 cup. Sprinkle the inside of each tomato with salt and turn upside down onto a paper towel.
  • 4. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add spinach and garlic, saute for about 2 minutes. Then add reserved tomato juice and wine. Let cook for another few minutes.
  • 5. Remove saucepan from heat. Now add Parmesan, feta and panko breadcrumbs. Mix well. Add more panko if needed.
  • 6. Spoon this mixture evenly into each tomato til slightly over flowing, as in photo.
  • 7. Bake uncovered on middle rack for about 30-35 minutes. Keep an eye on them so that they don't brown too much. Then remove from oven.
  • 8. Allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm.
  • 9. These can also be made using cherry tomatoes and served as orderves.

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH SPINACH , RICE AND CHEESE



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This delicious recipe is courtesy of the Florida Fresh Tomato committee...goes great with grilled foods. If desired the meat filling can be prepared hours in advance, just fill the shells when ready to bake.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large meaty fresh tomatoes (room temperature)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped thawed and hand-squeezed
3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon fried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1 chicken bouillon cube
pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking rice, uncooked (Minute Rice is good)
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Cut a slice from the top of the tomato; remove the inside pulp (leaving 1/4-inch thick shell, set aside.
  • Chop the tomato pulp (should make about 3-1/2 cups pulp).
  • In a large skillet, over high heat, heat the olive oil until hot.
  • Add in mushrooms and onions, cook and stir until soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Add in the drained spinach, chopped tomato pulp, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; cook over low heat stirring occasionally, until flavors blend (about 10 minutes).
  • Stir in the UNCOOKED rice; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste).
  • Place the tomato shells in a prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon the hot mixture evenly between the tomato shells.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are hot and the filling is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 333.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.4

SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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I don't know where I got this recipe. It has been in my files for awhile now. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds like a great, easy vegetarian dinner. Serve with rice or cous cous.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large ripe tomatoes
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cottage cheese (ricotta would work too)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Cut the top ¼ inch off of the tomatoes. Scoop out the pulp and seeds. Discard the seeds and reserve the pulp. Chop the pulp.
  • Combine with cheeses, bread crumbs and spinach.
  • Stuff the tomatoes and place in the baking dish.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake until the tomatoes are soft and the filling is set (about 30 minutes).
  • Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes, allowing the tops to brown.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for stuffing. This will help them hold their shape during baking.
  • Use a sharp knife to carefully core the tomatoes. This will help prevent the tomatoes from splitting.
  • If you don't have a melon baller, you can use a spoon to scoop out the tomato flesh.
  • Be sure to drain the spinach thoroughly before adding it to the filling. This will help prevent the filling from being too watery.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling. This will give the filling a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overstuff the tomatoes. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the tomatoes at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help them retain their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Tomatoes stuffed with spinach and cheeses are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer meal, as they are light and refreshing. The combination of the sweet tomatoes, the creamy cheeses, and the flavorful spinach is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tomatoes, give this recipe a try.

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