How to Make Stuffed Tomatoes with Grits and Ricotta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed tomatoes with grits and ricotta is a wholesome and delicious dish that combines the freshness of ripe tomatoes with the rich, creamy texture of ricotta cheese and the heartiness of grits. This recipe is a great way to make use of fresh, juicy tomatoes and create a satisfying, flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

Stuffed tomatoes with grits and ricotta is a versatile dish that can be served as a side or an appetizer at a dinner party, or as a nour...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry grits
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • cooking spray
  • 1 ⅓ cups ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tomatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a small pot combine dry grits, 1 1/2 cups water, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until grits are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the cooled grits, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Asiago cheese. Stir in the garlic powder, parsley, crushed red pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  • Slice the top off of each tomato. Use a spoon to hollow out the tomatoes, leaving the outer shells (approximately 1/4 inch thick) intact. Fill each with the grits mixture. Arrange stuffed tomatoes on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until light golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • Nutrition

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 670mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 407mg