Balsamic Mozzarella Stuffed Grape Tomatoes
These tasty little warm tomatoes burst with flavor in your mouth, thanks to ingredients like balsamic vinegar, garlic, and of course mozzarella – they’re an Italian delight!
Servings 25
Calories 27kcal
Ingredients
- 25 grape tomatoes
- 3-5 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5
- Slice the tops off the tomatoes.
- De-seed tomatoes using a small knife, spoon or even your finger. Discard seeds, juice and tops.
- Cut a small sliver from the bottom of the tomatoes so they can stand.
- Cut cheese sticks into 6 pieces.
- Stuff a piece of mozzarella inside each tomato - you may have to cut some of the cheese to fit.
- Place each stuffed tomato into a baking dish.
- Mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and then spoon a little over each tomato.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, and sprinkle evenly over each tomato.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, until cheese starts to melt and tomatoes start to blister.
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Notes
To prep in advance, follow to step 6, then store in an airtight container until ready to cook, following steps 7 through 10. Can be eaten hot or cold.
The amount of ingredients you will use in this recipe varies due to amount and size of tomatoes
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 60mg