Tomatoes baked with mozzarella
Description
This is a quick and easy recipe for making tomatoes baked with mozzarella. The tomatoes can be peeled beforehand. To do this, keep them in boiling water for a couple of minutes, then peel off the skin with a knife. Serve the appetizer to the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Dip the tomatoes into boiling water and remove the skin. Then cut off the part with the stem using a knife, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
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Step 2
Add salt and pepper to taste to the flesh.
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Step 3
Drain the brine from the mozzarella. Cut it into several pieces and wrap each piece in a basil leaf. Stuff the tomatoes with the cheese.
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Step 4
Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet, after first drizzling them with olive oil. Put them in the oven.
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Step 5
The tomatoes should be baked in the oven at a temperature of 200 degrees for approximately 8–10 minutes. Sprinkle the tomatoes with pepper and serve.