mozzarella stuffed tomatoes and grilled sweet italian sausage

Granbury, TX
Updated on Jul 31, 2011

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    Grill or pan cook sausage links till completely cooked as you prepare tomatoes.
  • Step 2
    Preheat 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
  • 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)
  • Step 4
    Place on a baking sheet (can wrap each tomato bottom in foil) and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Alternate 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.
  • Step 6
    Serving 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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