Stuffed Tomatoes

These stuffed tomatoes have a hearty filling made with smoked sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, and tomato with green chiles for a satisfying side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 548 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, partially drained
• 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.66699999570847 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.25 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut the tops off tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out flesh. Place tomatoes in a small baking dish.

Step 3

Combine canned tomatoes with bread crumbs, and 1/3 cup of cheese in a small bowl. Stir in sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into tomato skins and top with remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until tomatoes are warmed through and cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.