mozzarella stuffed tomatoes and grilled sweet italian sausage
My Daughter turned me on to this dish and I changed it up and made it my own.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 large vine ripened tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon basil
- 1/8 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
- - fine sea salt and black pepper
- 1 package sweet italian sausage links
How To Make mozzarella stuffed tomatoes and grilled sweet italian sausage
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Step 1Grill or pan cook sausage links till completely cooked as you prepare tomatoes.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. Salt and pepper inside of tomatoes
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Step 3. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. (optional: sprinkle with parmesan cheese to top for a bit of a crispy texture)
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Step 4Place on a baking sheet (can wrap each tomato bottom in foil) and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
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Step 5Alternate cooking method: Wrap tomatoes in foil (leaving opened tomato top uncovered) and place on grill and cook till cheese is thoroughly melted and lightly brown on top.
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Step 6Serving size is 1 tomato per person. Filling enough for a main dish when paired with sausage. Great served with sweet italian sausage and a salad! Enjoy!!
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