Baked Tomatoes With Parmesan And Mozzarella Cheese

This holiday recipe requires little effort in the kitchen and yields a beautiful dish that is full of flavor.

To make them, all you’ll need to do is top some sliced Roma tomatoes with shredded Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, fresh herbs, dried spices, and a drizzle of oil before baking and then broiling to golden-brown perfection.

Whip this baked tomato recipe together for an impressive party side dish or appetizer!

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

• Takes only 25 minutes to prepare and serve.
• Only minimal and straightforward ingredients.
• A delicious holiday appetizer or side dish.
• Low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, and grain-free.

➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make baked tomatoes with cheese

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Prepare: Place each sliced tomato on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan with some of the shredded Parmesan, then the shredded mozzarella, then the remaining shredded Parmesan. Sprinkle on some chopped basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before drizzling on some oil.
• Bake: Bake the tomatoes in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10-12 minutes.
• Broil: Transfer the baking sheet to the top rack of the oven, turn on the oven broiler, then broil until the cheese is golden, about 1-2 minutes.
• Garnish And Serve: Garnish the tomatoes with an additional sprinkle of pepper before serving.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

• Roma Tomatoes: Beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes work here. Slice them in half horizontally and then add a couple of minutes to the bake time to ensure they cook through.
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese works well here in place of mozzarella.
• Fresh Basil: Fresh oregano or fresh thyme would be the best alternatives here, but dried basil can also be used.
• Italian Seasoning: Dried oregano and/or dried basil can be used here.

〰️ How to serve the tomatoes

• Serve as a side dish to turkey, ham, steak, chicken, or fish.
• Serve with a slice of avocado toast and a fried egg for a holiday brunch.

💬 FAQs

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