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Baked Tomatoes with Aged Cheddar
These cheesy baked tomatoes are a quick, simple way to celebrate the best tomatoes of summer. Meaty, juicy tomato halves are filled with sharp cheddar, topped with panko bread crumbs, and roasted until golden brown and bubbling.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- knife
- casserole dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2
Use a sharp paring knife to remove the core from each tomato, then slice them in half vertically.
3
Rub a casserole dish with olive oil, then place the tomatoes cut-side-up inside. Season generously with salt, pepper and half of the thyme.
tomatoes (small to medium, ripe )4Salt (to taste)
4
Top each tomato half with the grated cheddar, then sprinkle the tops with panko breadcrumbs. Press in the breadcrumbs gently so they don’t fall off.
5
Season again with a little more salt, pepper and the remaining thyme, then drizzle the tops with a tablespoon of olive oil.
Salt (to taste)
6
Bake on the top rack for 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
7
If the tops haven't browned after ⏱️ 15 minutes, broil for 10 to ⏱️ 30 seconds, but watch closely to prevent burning.
8
Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
calories
185 kcal
fat Content
14 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
219 mg
protein Content
8 g
cholesterol Content
28 mg
carbohydrate Content
9 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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