Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 medium tomatoes; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

I refused to try spinach for many years. Then one day I found this interesting recipe and decided to give it a whirl. It convinced my taste buds that spinach can be delicious!—Wendy Furie, Frederick, Maryland

Ingredients

6 medium tomatoes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 7 minutes. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Add spinach and cheese to remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle tomato shells with garlic salt and pepper; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 190 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes in Taste of Home June/July 1998

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Jenna

Apr 24, 2017

This was really good! I used croutons and crushed them and I also used fresh spinach and it was great! One comment says to use less croutons/bread crumbs and I agree.
DelawareBaker

Apr 23, 2013

Simple and tasty.Need to use less bread crumbs and more cheese. I found 3/4 cups of bread crumbs made it a little too dry so I uses 1/2 cup the second time. Delicious recipe though. Everyone was fighting over the last one.