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Home » Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach, Basil and Six Italian Cheeses

Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach, Basil and Six Italian Cheeses

August 10, 2016 33 Comments


 

Pomodori!  Tomatoes!   With the heat we’ve had, an early harvest of these large red orbs signals the time to begin using them in delicious summertime recipes.  The perfect round shape of several varieties this year inspired me to bake them with a cheesy, spinach-basil, garlic-y filling.  These stuffed tomatoes are simple, flavorful and can be a delightful luncheon entree or a superb accompaniment to an omelette, frittata, or grilled entree!

Below is shown the stuffed tomatoes before baking in a muffin pan to help them stay upright during baking.
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Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach, Basil and Six Italian Cheeses

Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach, Basil and Six Italian Cheeses

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 tsp. "Better Than Bouillon" chicken base or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • salt
  • 5 large tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded 6-blend Italian cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 15 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 jumbo egg
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly grated pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Instructions
  2. Prepare spinach according to package instructions with the chicken bouillon added in.
  3. When cool, squeeze all of the liquid out of the spinach.
  4. Cut about 1/4th to 1/3rd of the tomato out of the inside.
  5. Sprinkle salt on the tops of the tomatoes.
  6. On a paper towel, place the tomatoes upside-down to drain liquid.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, spinach, cheeses, onion, basil, egg, garlic, salt and pepper.
  8. Blend well.
  9. In a muffin pan, place the tomatoes.
  10. Top each with a heaping mound of the spinach-cheese mixture.
  11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  12. Bake for 25 minutes on 350 degrees or until the spinach has a golden brown edge on top.
© Roz
 
Stuffed Tomates with Spinach, Basil, and Six Italian Blend of Cheeses on FoodistaStuffed Tomates with Spinach, Basil, and Six Italian Blend of Cheeses
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Stuffed Tomatoes with Spinach, Basil and Six Italian Cheeses

 


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Comments

  1. Pegasuslegend says

    June 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    oh Roz these are just divine, my mom used to do this but never with the spinach what a delicious addition and wonderful idea!!

    Reply
  2. Gabriela Delworth says

    June 26, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Hello,

    These tomatoes look so delicious!

    ~ Gabriela ~

    Reply
  3. Clipped Wings says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Mmmmmm…

    Reply
  4. Jennifurla says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    oh my, I am in love with the look of these. Any leftovers? can I have one please.

    Reply
  5. MM says

    June 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Yum!
    And you are so clever…baking them in a muffin tin! Why haven’t I thought of that?!

    Reply
  6. bellini says

    June 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I know tomato season will be coming soon…sigh…in the meantime I will have to made do with strawberries and cherries:D

    Reply
  7. Anne says

    June 26, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oh my gosh Roz! They look sensational! Just perfect as a side to one of my warm, hearty stews I’ve been cooking up in this cooler Australian winter weather. Thanks for sharing!

    Anne @ Domesblissity

    Reply
  8. Maureen says

    June 26, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I can’t wait to try this. We don’t have 6-blend cheeses here so I’ll have to experiment. Can’t wait to try it. Your photos look SO good!

    Reply
  9. A Feast for the Eyes says

    June 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Oh, wow! I’d eat more than one of these. A glass of chilled white wine would top it off perfectly. It’s been a bit colder, this summer, than I’d like. So our tomatoes are slowly eeking to ripeness. I can’t wait!

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    June 26, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Did somebody just say six cheeses? I just passed out….yum!

    Reply
  11. Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says

    June 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    wow looks wonderful so gourmet

    Reply
  12. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    How wonderful! Those stuffed tomatoes sound delicious and I love your photo!

    Reply
  13. iSavor the Weekend says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

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  14. iSavor the Weekend says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Roz, Oh my goodness, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am honored and so thrilled to have been “featured” on your blog. You are my “idol” and I am one of your faithful followers. I love your recipes, your colorful pictures, your stories….I LOVE IT ALL!! Thanks again, I’m so happy **fanning face** 🙂 ~Isavortheweekend
    p.s. I am now going to go receive my reward, your feature button 🙂

    Reply
  15. LindyLouMac in Italy says

    July 1, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    It is good to be back at last catching up with your blogging activities, your photos and recipes are always a delight.

    Reply
  16. girlichef says

    July 1, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, I’m so jealous that you already have tomatoes, Roz! These sound like an amazing dish 🙂

    Reply
  17. Miz Helen says

    July 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Roz,
    I am so excited to try this beautiful recipe. We have tomatoes and basil in the garden, yum it is going to be so good! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon. Have a great week end!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  18. Stainlesssteelfrypan says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Mmm that looks good, but I’ll have to wait until next summer. The tomatoes around here already are tasting blah.

    Reply
  19. Bianca @ Upright Vacuum Cleaner says

    July 13, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Just wondering how this would work with green tomatoes. Anyone try that before. I do love tomatoes with Spinach and this looks wonderful.

    Reply
  20. Anonymous says

    May 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    How do you take the tomatoes out of the muffin tin without them falling apart?

    Thanks…

    Reply
  21. Roz says

    August 1, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Make sure that you prepare the muffin tins before placing the stuffed tomatoes in them, by spraying with cooking oil spray.

    Reply
  22. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    August 1, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Yum. Love your tip to use a muffin pan to bake the tomatoes. Stuffed tomatoes definitely have a tendency to fall over.
    Sam

    Reply
    • Roz says

      August 13, 2014 at 1:02 PM

      I agree Sam, not only do I have to figure out how to keep stuffed tomatoes upright while cooking, but also stuffed peppers. Just saw a special baking pan for stuffed peppers in a cooking catalog, but why pay that extra money for one more pan that is good for only one thing?
      Roz

      Reply
  23. Larry says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    This looks delicious Roz and I really like the stuffing blend

    Reply
  24. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    that looks just perfect! i’m on the cusp of tomato madness here, the garden is just starting to get in gear…

    Reply
  25. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    August 2, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I want to eat the cheesy filling with a spoon!! They look awesome, Roz.

    Reply
  26. Joanne says

    August 3, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    That tomato stuffing has my stomach growling! So cheesy and delicious.

    Reply
  27. Ansh says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I will have to try this recipe soon. The photos are amazing.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      August 13, 2014 at 11:18 AM

      Thanks Ansh! Nice to ‘meet’ you! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
      Roz

      Reply
  28. Shari Kelley says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Your tomatoes look so perfect, Roz! Great for stuffing, and, oh my, does the stuffing look delicious with all that cheese! I love the green spinach with the red tomatoes, too. Thanks for the tip of using a muffin tin. Another wonderful recipe! Thank you.

    Reply
  29. Gail Felker says

    August 11, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    My mom used to make stuffed tomatoes! If only my tomatoes would ripen! I would love to try this dish. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  30. Chiara says

    August 11, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    great idea Roz, your recipe is delicious ! Have a nice weekend ! xoxo

    Reply
  31. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    August 12, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    Roz, I have never seen this type of stuffing before. In Greece we usually make it with rice and veggies but this would be a wonderful alternative and a fresh taste. I’ll be pinning this to try.

    Reply

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