Vera Cruz Tomatoes – a delicious recipe with tomatoes, salt, bacon, onion, fresh spinach, sour cream. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato and carefully scoop out the insides; sprinkle the shells with salt and invert onto paper towels to drain while you prepare the stuffing.
2
In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and crumble; pour off all but 2 T of fat from the skillet.
3
Cook the onions in the bacon drippings for 5 minutes.
4
Slice the spinach into medium-sized pieces, stir into the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, until wilted; remove from the heat and allow to cool.
5
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375.
6
Add the sour cream and bacon to the spinach; stir well to combine and fill the tomatoes with the mixture and place in a greased 8-inch baking dish or pie plate.
7
Bake for 20-30 minutes, until tender.
8
Top with the shredded cheese and bake 2-3 minutes longer.
354
kcal
Calories
15
g
Fat
38
g
Carbs
18
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tomatoes, salt, 3 slices bacon, 14 finely chopped onion, and more.
Yes, Vera Cruz Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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