GRILLED STUFFED MOZZARELLA TOMATOES

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READY IN: 50mins
SERVES: 16
YIELD: 32 bites

  • 50 mins
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 large tomatoes or
  • 16 plum tomatoes (some tomatoes, some peppers MJB)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1⁄2 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons dry basil
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • Side: Frozen chicken tenders

Preparation

Step 1

Halve tomatoes and scoop out insides leaving 1/2-inch thick shell.
Chop pulp and set aside.
Combine breadcrumbs, butter, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and tomato pulp.
Fill tomato halves with cheesy breadcrumb.
Spray cooking spray lightly on the bottom of aluminum pan.
Place tomato halves in disposable pan and wrap top loosely with foil.
If grilling, set over grill for at least 10 minutes.
If oven baking, bake at 350° for 15 minutes and broil until cheese is browned and bubbly.
Uncover and serve on pan with large sprigs of parsley or curly parsley.