cheesy pasta stuffed tomatoes
My newest "thing" is to see how many ways I can stuff a tomato. This is #2.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- USE YOUR FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE OR:
- 3/4 cup small elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup canned milk
- 1/2 cup grated pepperjack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large tomatoes
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
How To Make cheesy pasta stuffed tomatoes
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Step 1Cut tops off of tomatoes, hollow out insides, place upside down on bakers (over baking sheet) and bake 400° for 10 min. Set aside till ready to use.
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Step 2Dice bacon,onion and mushroom. Cook bacon till almost done, add onions and mushrooms, cook till tender. Set aside.
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Step 3Cook pasta per package directions.
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Step 4Meanwhile heat butter in med. saucepan. Add flour and stir in, cook on low heat for a few minutes to remove the floury flavor. Add milk and stir constantly till all lumps are removed. Cook on low till sauce thickens. Add cheese to melt. Taste to add salt and pepper.
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Step 5When pasta is done, drain and place back into pan. Pour cheese sauce over and mix well, add bacon mixture and mix in. Place pasta into tomatoes and garnish with a little extra cheese and pop in micro to melt.
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Step 6Here are some other stuffed tomato ideas: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/stuffed-tomato-delight.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/steak-and-veggie-stuffed-tomatoes.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/turkey/meatball-stuffed-tomato.html
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Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Other Appetizers
Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#tomatoes
Keyword:
#mac
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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