Tomato Filled with Cheese and Egg
Elevate your brunch game with these stunning Tomato Filled with Cheese and Egg creations! This recipe features juicy, hollowed-out tomatoes generously stuffed with a rich, savory blend of gooey mozzarella cheese, nutty Parmesan, and a touch of olive oil, then crowned with a freshly cracked egg for an irresistible finish. Baked to perfection, the eggs boast softly set whites with golden, runny yolks, making each bite a decadent experience. Garnished with fresh basil and bursting with flavor, these baked tomatoes are not only visually impressive but also easy to prepare in just 40 minutes. Perfect as a light main course or an appetizing side dish, serve them warm with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a wholesome and unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large round tomatoes
- 4 eggs
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the tops off the tomatoes and hollow out the inside using a spoon. Careful not to puncture the sides or bottom of the tomato.
Sprinkle the inside of each tomato lightly with salt, then place them upside down on a paper towel to drain excess liquid for about 5 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and black pepper.
Pat the hollowed-out tomatoes dry with a paper towel, then stuff each with equal portions of the cheese mixture.
Crack one egg carefully into each tomato, allowing the yolk to sit on top. Do not overfill; discard a bit of the egg white if needed.
Place the filled tomatoes in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks are slightly runny. Cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks.
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and garnish each with a fresh basil leaf.
Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 825 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 2349 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1014 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2015 mg | 43% | |
*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.
