Roma Tomato Rings Stuffed With Cream Cheese Recipes

ROMA TOMATO RINGS STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Cut the stems off of the tomato and use the handle of a teaspoon to remove seeds.
• Stir the cream cheese to loosen a bit and spoon it into the tomatoes.
• If you have a pastry bag or a Ziplock with the tip cut off,it might be easier to fill the tomato.
• Be sure that the tomatoes are completely filled and there are no air pockets.
• Cover the tomatoes and refrigerate.
• After they are really chilled--1 to 1 1/2 hours-take them out of the fridge and put them on a cutting board.
• Using a VERY SHARP KNIFE, wet blade with water and slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
• Place the slices on a serving platter and garnish if desired.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring periodically, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse the rice under cold running water. Set the rice aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut a 1/2-inch thick slice off the top of each tomato; reserve the tomato tops. Cut and scoop the seeds, pulp, and juice from each tomato into a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the tomato juice and pulp.
• Oil the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Place the hollowed tomatoes in the prepared dish.
• Toss the rice with the reserved tomato juice and pulp. Add garlic, basil, parsley, Parmesan, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Combine well.
• Spoon the rice mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, mounding slightly. Sprinkle leftover stuffing on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle entire dish with olive oil. Place the reserved tomato slices atop the tomatoes. Bake until the rice is heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes crosswise in half. Scoop out pulp and discard.
• Mix cream cheese and onions until well blended. Spoon evenly into tomato halves. Sprinkle with paprika.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix together the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper in a bowl, working the seasonings into the cavities of the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet, and sprinkle each tomato with about 1 tablespoon of feta cheese.
• Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until cooked but still firm, about 15 minutes.

CHEESE-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Scoop out center of each tomato half, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell.
• Chop scooped out tomato pulp; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, butter, basil, salt and pepper.
• Stir in cheese and chopped tomato pulp.
• Fill tomato shells with breadcrumb mixture.
• Wrap each stuffed half in foil.
• Place on grill, stuffed side up.
• Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Remove foil; sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the tomato halves in a shallow baking dish in which they can all fit in snugly side by side. Insert the whole cloves of garlic in between the tomatoes. Brush olive oil over the top and sprinkle with basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, until tomatoes have softened and are sizzling in the pan with the edges slightly charred. Serve while hot.