Broccoli Stuffed Tomatoes
- 6 medium tomatoes (do not use plum tomatoes)
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- sugar, to taste
- 2 -3 cups fresh steamed broccoli, cooked, well drained and chopped into small pieces or 2 -3 cups frozen broccoli, well drained
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best)
- 2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- mozzarella cheese (optional) or colby cheese, grated for sprinkling (optional)
- Set oven to 350u0b0F.
- Wash and dry tomatoes.
- Cut the tops off from tomatoes.
- Scoop out the pulp (careful not to tear the tomatoes).
- Sprinkle the insides of tomatoes with salt, pepper and sugar (use any amount of salt, pepper and sugar desired).
- Invert/turn over on a wire rack; drain for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the well-drained chopped broccoli pieces with the grated Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Stuff the tomatoes with the mixture.
- Sprinkle the tops with chopped onion and more Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle lightly with shredded cheese (if using).
- Place in a greased baking dish (any size desired to hold the tomatoes).
- Tent very loosely with foil (these can be baked without covering also, if desired).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender.
tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, broccoli, swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-stuffed-tomatoes-101620 (may not work)