Cajun Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

CAJUN STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Cut off stem end of each tomato.
• Scoop out pulp leaving 1/4 inch thick shells.
• Turn tomatoes upside down to drain; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet until hot.
• Add sausage.
• Cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add green pepper, celery, garlic and thyme.
• Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in eggs.
• Spoon meat mixture into reserved tomato shells.
• Place in shallow baking pan containing 1/2 inch water.
• Cover and bake until tomatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes.

CREOLE STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato; scoop out the discard pulp. Sprinkle salt inside the tomatoes; invert on paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine the rice, bacon, cheese, onion, parsley, egg and pepper. Fold in shrimp. Spoon into tomatoes. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

CAJUN STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut off stem end of each tomato. Scoop out pulp leaving 1/4 inch thick shells.
• 2. Turn tomatoes upside down to drain; set aside.
• 3. Heat a large skillet until hot. Add sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 3 minutes.
• 4. Add green pepper, celery, garlic and thyme. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes.
• 5. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs. Spoon meat mixture into reserved tomato shells.
• 6. Place in shallow baking pan containing 1/2 inch water. Cover and bake until tomatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes.

STUFFED TOMATOES

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.