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Home » Course » Appetizers & Snacks » Mozzarella & Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

Mozzarella & Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

By: Rosemary Published: June 27, 2019 Updated on: October 21, 2022

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Simple Baked Tomatoes with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. A delicious fresh tomato summer recipe, perfect as a main dish or appetizer.

When it comes to Summer and all the fresh tomatoes don’t forget to make one of my family’s favourites, Oven Dried Tomatoes or how about a simple Fresh Tomato Sauce with or without Sausages.

lifting a baked tomato with cheese pull

There’s nothing like the taste of fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, just think of a tasty Caprese Salad!  And it’s even better when you add a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

This simple and easy tomato recipe can be served as an appetizer or why not as a main dish?

Baked tomatoes can be an iffy thing, if they are really juicy you have a complete mess, so in order to eliminate this from happening, I decided to Grill the tomatoes first.

Grilling removes just enough of the juice so that they remain compact and hold the cheese. And while you are grilling why not add some Fresh Tomato Bruschetta to the meal?

When it comes to the cheese, you are going to want to use a firm but creamy cheese, such as a firm mozzarella, gruyere or even a fontina cheese, and of course don’t forget the freshly grated Parmesan.

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  • Why grate your own Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheese?
  • How to make Mozzarella & Parmesan Baked Tomatoes
  • What are the best Tomatoes for baking?
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Why grate your own Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheese?

A couple of reasons it’s better to grate your own. It’s cheaper and it tastes so much better. Packaged cheese tends to have a coating to keep the cheese from sticking together. Not a good thing.

You can grate your own cheese with either a Cheese Grater or by placing chunks in your Food Processor and just pulsing a few times until coarsely ground.

Freshly ground parmesan cheese can be kept in a plastic bag or airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 18 months.

baked tomatoes how to make, grilled and sliced on a pan and topped with mozzarella and parmesan

How to make Mozzarella & Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

  • Grill the tomato slices about 1/4 inch thick on both sides.
  • Place the slices on a lightly olive oiled cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with a little salt and oregano.
  • Top each slice with grated firm mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until a golden brown on top.
  • Top with fresh basil before serving.

What are the best Tomatoes for baking?

Since we are grilling the tomatoes first I would say probably any firm ripe tomato would work. Just make sure it is firm to the touch and not mushy.

If you want to try making baked tomatoes without grilling then I would use a Roma Tomato since they are less watery than most.

So if you are looking for something cheesy and light, then why not give these Baked Tomatoes a try and let me know what you think. Buon Appetito!

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    Mozzarella & Parmesan Baked Tomatoes

    Rosemary Molloy
    Simple Baked Tomatoes with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. A delicious fresh tomato summer recipe, perfect as a main dish or appetizer.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 3 servings
    Calories 136 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-2 medium/large firm ripe tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 pinches salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/2 cup shredded firm mozzarella / gruyere / fontal (or more to taste)
    • 1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
    • fresh basil leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200 C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet with olive oil.
    • Grill the tomato slices on either a pan grill or bbq. Then place on prepared cookie sheet.
    • Sprinkle the slices with salt and oregano, top each slice with shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until cheese has melted and top is slightly golden. Top with fresh basil and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe can be doubled or tripled etc, you can add as much or as little cheese as you please.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 0.3mg
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      1. Lisa Marie Bourque says

        May 15, 2022 at 1:49 am

        5 stars
        I love them on the BBQ but this time i just put them in directly in oven and put basil aioli on the tomato under the cheeses. Delicious. Quick and easy.

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        • Rosemary says

          May 18, 2022 at 8:19 pm

          Hi Lisa Marie, thanks so much. Sounds delicious with the basil aioli. Take care.

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