Delicious Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
These Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes are the perfect bite-sized appetizers, bursting with flavor and color. Filled with a creamy mixture of cheese, fresh herbs, and savory spices, each tomato offers a delightful pop of taste that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this recipe is ideal for any occasion—from picnics to dinner parties. Prepare to wow your friends and family with this simple yet elegant dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 20 stuffed cherry tomatoes 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the cherry tomatoes and scoop out the insides gently.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, basil, garlic powder, pine nuts (if using), salt, and pepper; mix until creamy.
- Generously fill each cherry tomato with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed cherry tomato (30g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize fillings by adding crumbled feta or cooked sausage. For a gluten-free option, replace pine nuts with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.