Baked Tomatoes with Cheddar Cheese
These savory baked tomatoes are delicious. The topping is a mix of bread crumbs, cheese and basil with a few red pepper flakes for a bit of heat and even more flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 tomatoes, medium, cut in half crosswise
- olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bread crumbs, soft
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Brush the cut surface of the tomato halves with olive oil. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt. Place the tomato halves in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Spoon the mixture over the cut surface of the tomatoes, piling it a bit to help it to stay on.
- Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes. They are done when the tomatoes are thoroughly heated through and the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 807IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
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