Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 large cherry tomatoes, inside pulp removed ( a grapefruit knife works great for this )invert on paper towels to drain while preparing filling.; 3 oz mini penne pasta or any mini pasta, cooked; 1 tbsp minced onion; 2 clove of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup cream, heavy or light; 2 tbsp sour cream; 4 oz mixed cheeses, shredded, I used sharp cheddar and italian four cheese blend; 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning; 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste, keep in mind the cheese is salty; 1 tsp hot sauce, such as franks bramd; 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 5 slice pepperoni, each slice cut into 4 pieces

Servings: persons

20 large cherry tomatoes, inside pulp removed ( a grapefruit knife works great for this )invert on paper towels to drain while preparing filling.
3 oz mini penne pasta or any mini pasta, cooked
1 tbsp minced onion
2 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 cup cream, heavy or light
2 tbsp sour cream
4 oz mixed cheeses, shredded, I used sharp cheddar and italian four cheese blend
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste, keep in mind the cheese is salty
1 tsp hot sauce, such as franks bramd
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
5 slice pepperoni, each slice cut into 4 pieces

1
Spray a baking dish large enough to hold tomatos tightly with non stick spray.
2
Preheat oven to 400
3
In a small saucepan melt butter, add onion and garlic and soften, add cream and sour cream and heat to a simmer, add cajun seasoning and pepper and hot sauce, add cheese, all except grated parmesan which is fo topping and stir just until melted, remove from heat and combine with pasta.
4
Fill each tomato with macaroni and cheese, sprinkle tops with parmesan cheese, top each with a pepperoni piece.
5
Bake about 20 minutes until hot, don't overbake or tomatos will fall apart.
6
Serve as a side dish to almost any meal or a light lunch with a salad!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 large cherry tomatoes, inside pulp removed ( a grapefruit knife works great for this )invert on paper towels to drain while preparing filling., 3 oz mini penne pasta or any mini pasta, cooked, 1 tbsp minced onion, 2 clove of garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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