Garlic Au Gratin Tomatoes

Name: Garlic Au Gratin Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 8 medium tomatoes; 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs; 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil

You'll likely reach for this recipe when you have a bumper crop of tomatoes. The distinctive taste of garlic nicely enhances sweet juicy tomatoes.—Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Ingredients

8 medium tomatoes
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
Meanwhile, in a bowl,combine crumbs, garlic, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Stuff tomatoes; place in a greased shallow baking dish. Drizzle with oil. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until stuffing is lightly browned.

Editor's Note: To make appetizers, stuff 48 cherry tomatoes with crumb mixture; bake for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 211 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 401mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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traceycpowers

Sep 27, 2009

My husband and I get this request whenever we have the family together. Even though they take some time to prepare, it's worth the effort!