Pesto and Cream Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

1. 1

   Cut tops off of the tomatoes and use a spoon to clean the inside of them and remove seeds.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and pesto and stir until well blended.

3. 3

   Add spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture into each tomato.

4. 4

   Variation- For a lighter version, use light cream cheese.

5. 5

   For Basil Pesto- Combine the basil, garlic, cheese, and pine nuts in your food processor.

6. 6

   Process to combine them a bit.

7. 7

   Then open the shoot and stream in the olive oil while continuing to process.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Process to desired consistency.

10. 10

    If you like your pesto not as thick, just add a little more olive oil.

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    Note: this will make more pesto than needed for this recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.