Baked Tomatoes 

“No question about it. Sometimes I feel half-baked. Other times, I ramble several half-baked ideas after another while my husband pretends to list. That’s why I like these Baked Tomatoes. They are impossible to ignore. The melted cheese on top is absolutely an attention grabber!”

Ingredients

4 medium ripe tomatoes with tops thinly sliced off and centers cored (or 6 smaller tomatoes)

1 egg, beaten

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3 TBSP cornmeal

1 teasp. Minced garlic

pinch of oregano

pinch of basil

Olive oil (for pan)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small mixing bowl, add cheese, cornmeal, garlic and spices to beaten egg. Spoon mixture into the center of tomatoes; approximately ¾ full. Lightly oil baking pan with olive oil. Place stuffed tomatoes on oiled pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender, golden and juicy. Serve right away! enJOY!