Baked Spinach Topped Tomatoes Recipes

SPINACH-TOPPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook spinach according to package directions with bouillon; drain well. Cool slightly; press out excess liquid. , Lightly salt tomato halves; place with cut side down on a paper towel for 15 minutes to absorb excess moisture. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, butter, egg, garlic, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Place tomato halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Divide the spinach mixture over tomatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

CRUMB-TOPPED SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; invert onto paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onions and salt. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each tomato., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; top each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 40-45 minutes.

BAKED SPINACH-TOPPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in butter until tender; about 5 minutes.
• Add spinach and cook a few minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in crumbs, eggs and salt.
• Set aside.
• Place tomato halves, cut side up in a 13x9 baking dish (if necessary, cut a thin slice from bottom of each tomato so it stands upright).
• Mound a scant 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture onto each half.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

MS B'S SPINACH-TOPPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cut sides of the tomato halves with salt, and place cut sides down on paper towels for 15 minutes to drain.
• Place frozen spinach, water, and chicken bouillon granules in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until spinach is tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Drain the spinach well.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place tomatoes, cut sides up, into a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• Mix together the spinach, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese, cornbread stuffing mix, melted butter, egg, onion, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mound the mixture on the cut tomato halves.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and hot, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle each tomato with about 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese, return to oven, and bake until the topping has browned, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

SPINACH-TOPPED BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Scrub potatoes thoroughly and prick the skins with a fork. Rub lightly with oil.
• Place in a very shallow baking pan and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes feel soft.
• Meanwhile, squeeze spinach to remove excess moisture. Saute in butter for 5 minutes. Add sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Heat and stir about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
• Remove potatoes from oven and cut an "X" on top of each potato. Squeeze sides to force open. Spoon topping on potatoes.