Cheddar Stuffed Tomatoes

1. 1

   Place rack in upper part of oven and preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Lightly butter a shallow baking dish large enough to hold 8 tomato halves.

2. 2

   Pull off stems and cut tomatoes in half crosswise. With a teaspoon, scoop out and discard the seeds. Lightly salt interiors of tomatoes and set upside-down on paper towels to drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn up the heat to medium-high, add bread crumbs and continue stirring until crumbs are golden, about 5 minutes longer.

5. 5

   Transfer the crumb mixture to a bowl and stir in cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into tomato halves and set in prepared dish.

6. 6

   Bake for about 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender and filling is lightly browned on top. Serve and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.