Stuffed tomatoes with ham and cheese

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   How to make stuffed tomatoes with ham and cheese? First, prepare the necessary ingredients. It is very important to initially choose the right tomatoes. Tomatoes should be juicy, but strong and dense. Soft fruits do not keep their shape well, during processing and baking they will spread into a shapeless mass and spoil the appearance of the dish. Pink tomatoes are perfect.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut off the tops and carefully, trying not to damage the walls, remove all the pulp. You can do this with an ordinary teaspoon or a special noisette spoon. Do not throw away the pulp, it will still be needed. If the tomatoes are large, like mine, then three pieces will be enough. If the tomatoes are medium, then 4-5.

3. Step 3:

   

   Now start preparing the filling. Remove all seeds and liquid from the cut-out part and leave only the pulp. The filling should not be too watery. Cut the pulp of tomatoes and previously cut caps into small cubes.

4. Step 4:

   

   Peel the garlic and finely chop it with a knife or pass it through a press.

5. Step 5:

   

   Cut the ham into strips or small cubes.

6. Step 6:

   

   Wash, dry and finely chop the greens.

8. Step 7:

   

   Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

9. Step 8:

   

   In a bowl, combine the ham, tomato pulp, part of the grated cheese, herbs and garlic.

10. Step 9:

    

    Season the filling with salt, pepper and mix well.

11. Step 10:

    

    Fill the tomatoes with the prepared filling. Lightly sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top and lightly sprinkle with chopped herbs.

12. Step 11:

    

    Transfer the stuffed tomatoes to a baking dish lined with parchment and place in a preheated 180 ° C oven for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts. Determine the exact time and temperature of baking according to your oven.

13. Step 12:

    

    Serve the stuffed tomatoes immediately while they are hot. Bon appetit!