Broccoli Tomato Cups Recipes

BROCCOLI TOMATO CUPS

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off of each tomato top.
• Scoop out pulp, leaving shell intact. (Discard pulp or save for another use.)
• Invert tomatoes on paper towels to drain.
• Steam or boil broccoli until crisp-tender; set aside.
• Brush inside of tomatoes with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
• Stuff broccoli into tomatoes.
• Toss breadcrumbs with remaining butter and sprinkle over tomatoes.
• Place in ungreased baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated.
• Times are estimates. I usually don't watch the clock when I'm cooking! :).

BROCCOLI FILLED TOMATO CUPS

Steps:

• 1. Combine 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
• 2. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Gently scoop out the insides of tomato and turn them upside down on a paper towel to drain. (Reserve the tomato pulp.) When scooping out the tomato pulp, be careful not to make the walls of the tomato too thin. You don't want them to collapse.
• 3. Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender. Drain.
• 4. Chop tomato pulp and place in a large bowl.
• 5. Add broccoli, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and remaining crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Mix gently.
• 6. Stuff the tomatoes with mixture.
• 7. Place in a sprayed baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or so.