Cheddar Broiled Tomatoes Recipes

CHEDDAR ROASTED TOMATOES {VEGETARIAN AND GLUTENFREE}

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Cut tomatoes in half along the equator. Place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
• Divide the cheddar among the tomatoes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and pepper.
• Roast until the tomatoes are soft and starting to sag under their own weight, and the cheddar is bubbling and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your broiler on high. Position an oven rack 6 inches below the heating element (not directly below).
• Cut the tomatoes in half. Cut a tiny sliver from the bottom of each half, so that the tomatoes can stand upright without wobbling.
• Spray the tomatoes all over with olive oil. Place them on a broiler-safe rimmed baking dish, cut side up.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Top with Parmesan, 2 tablespoons for each tomato half.
• Broil until the cheese is golden brown, 3-5 minutes.

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and heat the oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the salt and remove from heat.
• Stir in the cooked rice and transfer to an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top in an even layer.
• Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the oven rack closest to the broiler. Broil until the top bubbles and turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Cut thin slice from bottom of each tomato half; discard. Place tomatoes on rack of broiler pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine bread crumbs, cheese and butter; spoon over tomatoes. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

BROILED CHEDDAR TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix cheese, green pepper, Worcestershire, mustard, mayonnaise, onion and pepper.
• Place sliced tomatoes on toasted bread and divide cheese mixture evenly among them. Gently press cheese mixture onto tomatoes with the back of a spoon until tomatoes are completely covered.
• Broil until bubbling and golden brown.

TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer in the pan, and cook until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes, then add the salt.
• Put the cooked rice in an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish, then fold in the tomato sauce. (You can also do the folding in a separate bowl and then transfer the rice to the baking dish, if you doubt your ability to not spill rice and sauce everywhere.) Evenly distribute the grated cheese over the top.
• Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the top oven rack. Broil for about 3 minutes, until the top bubbles and turns golden brown. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray medium baking dish with non stick spray.
• Cut tomatoes into half across, not lenghtwise.
• Arrange in baking dish.
• Sprinkle seasoned salt over tomatoes, the drizzle with butter.
• Sprinkle garlic powder on top.
• Divide Cheddar cheese into six, then spread on tomatoe halves, pressing it gently onto each.
• Bake tomatoes until they are heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

AGED CHEDDAR FONDUE WITH GRILLED TOMATOES, BACON AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat a grill on medium-high heat.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes, slab bacon, onions and bread cubes separately with a bit of oil, salt and pepper, and thread them on their own skewers so that they can cook at their own rate. You will have multiple skewers of each.
• Grill the skewers over medium-high heat until lightly charred; keep warm while you make the fondue.
• Shred the Cheddar and toss with 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch. Separately, shred the Gruyere and toss with the remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch.
• In a medium heatproof saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. (You can easily cook this over a campfire or on a camp grill as well.) When the butter melts, add the garlic and let it sizzle for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the Gruyere and whisk until smooth. Add the Cheddar and whisk until smooth and no lumps of cheese remain. Heat until the cheese bubbles slightly at the edges. Remove from the heat and stir in the sherry, lots of black pepper and the nutmeg.
• Serve with the skewers of tomatoes, onions, bacon and bread for dipping.

BROILED TOMATOES WITH CHEDDAR AND HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Slice tomatoes into 1/2 thick slices, and top with cheese. Sprinkle with oregano, a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and broil until cheese is lightly browned and melted. ENJOY!