Bleu Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Delicious Bleu Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes recipe for a healthy snack or appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 tomatoes , small and firm
	1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
	1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
	2 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
	Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce , to taste

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Bleu Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes are a tasty and healthy snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed anytime. This dish combines fresh and juicy tomatoes with a creamy and flavorful cheese mixture that is sure to please any palate. It's a great way to get a boost of protein, calcium, and other essential vitamins and minerals, all while satisfying your cravings for something savory and indulgent. Make this recipe your own by adjusting the amounts of spices and seasonings to suit your personal tastes. Serve this dish at your next gathering and watch as it disappears in no time!

Instructions

1.	Cut off the top of each tomato and carefully remove the insides with a spoon.
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese/yogurt, crumbled blue cheese, and hot pepper sauce.
3.	Fill each tomato with the cheese mixture and place them on a serving platter.
4.	Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

These Bleu Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer.

The low-fat cheese mixture is a great source of protein and calcium, while the tomatoes provide essential vitamins like C and K.

The dish is vegetarian-friendly and can be easily customized by adjusting the amount of hot pepper sauce used.

CONS

The dish requires some prep time and needs to be refrigerated before serving.

Some people may not enjoy the strong taste of blue cheese, but it can be substituted with another type of cheese if desired.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bleu Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes are a nutritious snack that is low in calories and high in beneficial nutrients.
Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants that can protect against cancer, while the cheese provides protein and calcium to support strong bones and muscles.