Cherry Tomatoes in Torta Del Casar Cheese Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

20 min

12 min

32 min

Easy

	36 ounces cherry tomatoes
	16 ounces sheep 's milk cheese , Torta del Casar ( if unavailable you can substitute Torta de la Serena or Brie )
	1 cup light cream
	1 cup milk
	5 ounces diced tomatoes ( canned )
	1 pinch fresh basil
	1 pinch thyme
	1 pinch rosemary

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

320

Sugar

10g

Fat

24g

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F
2.	Cut the tops off of the cherry tomatoes and scoop out the insides using a small spoon.
3.	Place the tomato shells in a baking dish and set aside.
4.	In a saucepan, heat the sheep's milk cheese, light cream, milk, and canned diced tomatoes on medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
5.	Add the fresh basil, thyme, and rosemary to the cheese sauce and stir well.
6.	Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the cherry tomato shells in the baking dish.
7.	Bake the cherry tomatoes in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese sauce is golden brown and bubbly.

This appetizer is tangy, creamy, and bursting with flavor.

It’s a unique dish that will impress your guests.

The cheese sauce can be a bit messy to prepare, so be sure to use a deep saucepan and take precautions to avoid splatters.

Also, this recipe calls for a relatively expensive cheese, so it may not be feasible for those on a tight budget.

Cherry tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
The cheese in this recipe provides a good source of protein and calcium.