Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes

Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This side dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed into tomatoes is really decadent. —Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.
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Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes
  • Dash salt
  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons soft bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Cut tomatoes in half; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a thin shell. Sprinkle lightly with salt; invert on paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley and 1/3 cup of cheese. Spoon into tomato cups; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  4. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
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