Blue Cheese Broiled Tomatoes
Elevate your culinary repertoire with these irresistible Blue Cheese Broiled Tomatoes, a perfect marriage of creamy blue cheese, golden-crisp panko breadcrumbs, and juicy, ripe tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to broil, making it a stellar choice for a flavorful appetizer, side dish, or vibrant salad topper. Infused with the umami kick of garlic powder and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, each tomato half is broiled to perfection, creating a melt-in-your-mouth topping with a satisfying crunch. Garnished with fresh parsley, these broiled tomatoes deliver a gourmet experience right from your oven. Whether you’re entertaining guests or craving a savory bite, this dish is sure to impress with every indulgent bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large tomatoes
- 120 grams blue cheese crumbles
- 60 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven’s broiler to high and position the top rack about 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) from the heat element.
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice each tomato in half horizontally and arrange them, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with foil.
Using a small spoon, scoop out a bit of the pulp from the center of each tomato half to create a small cavity for the toppings. Discard or save the pulp for another use.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the blue cheese crumbles, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
Spoon the blue cheese mixture generously onto each tomato half, ensuring an even topping across all pieces.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and the blue cheese is melted.
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and sprinkle them with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
Allow the tomatoes to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or on top of a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.2 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3263 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 737 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2120 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
