mozzarella stuffed tomatoes and grilled sweet italian sausage

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Teresa P
Granbury, TX

My Daughter turned me on to this dish and I changed it up and made it my own.

(1 rating)
yield 2 -4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For mozzarella stuffed tomatoes and grilled sweet italian sausage

  • 4 lg
    vine ripened tomatoes
  • 1 c
    mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 c
    seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 clove
    minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp
    basil
  • 1/8 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 c
    virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 pkg
    sweet italian sausage links

How To Make mozzarella stuffed tomatoes and grilled sweet italian sausage

  • 1
    Grill or pan cook sausage links till completely cooked as you prepare tomatoes.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and, using a spoon, hollow out the middle. Salt and pepper inside of tomatoes
  • 3
    . In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Place the stuffing in the tomatoes, taking care not to pack them too tight. (optional: sprinkle with parmesan cheese to top for a bit of a crispy texture)
  • 4
    Place on a baking sheet (can wrap each tomato bottom in foil) and transfer to the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • 5
    Alternate cooking method: Wrap tomatoes in foil (leaving opened tomato top uncovered) and place on grill and cook till cheese is thoroughly melted and lightly brown on top.
  • 6
    Serving size is 1 tomato per person. Filling enough for a main dish when paired with sausage. Great served with sweet italian sausage and a salad! Enjoy!!

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