Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Two Ways Recipes

CUCUMBER-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Make an "X" in the top of each tomato, cutting two-thirds of the way to the bottom. Scoop out pulp with the tip of a knife. Drain tomatoes, upside down, on a paper towel. Combine filling ingredients in small bowl. Stuff tomatoes with filling. Keep refrigerated until serving. If desired, garnish with chives for flower stems.

STUFFED SUMMER TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• With a serrated knife, slice the top of the tomato off and discard. Do not cut too much off, just the very top! Using a spoon, scoop out the tomato and reserve pulp if using. Season the inside of tomatoes with salt and pepper
• Combine all ingredients for filling. Whether you choose the crab filling, or the orzo filling, the process is the same. Stuff all 8 tomatoes, drizzle tops with olive oil if desired and bake for 20 - 25 minutes.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• De-stem the tomatoes and hollow them out. My 1/8 teaspoon works the best for me.
• Cut a small slice from the bottom so they sit flat and don't roll away.
• Mix the rest of the ingredients.
• Fill each hollow tomato with tuna mix.

BLT BITES (STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off of each tomato top.
• Scoop out the insides and drain upside-down on a paper towel.
• In a small bowl combine all other ingredients.
• Spoon the mixture into the tomatoes.
• Chill and serve.
• Oh boy, are they good and pretty too!