Baked Tomatoes By Paula Deen Food

BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Slice the tomatoes from core to core. Remove and discard the seeds and juice, and add the tomatoes to a casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine the 2 tablespoons olive oil, panko, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Fill the tomatoes with the panko mixture. Bake 20 minutes. Drizzle with a splash of olive oil before serving.

BAKED TOMATOES BY PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Slice the stem ends off the tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half and place cut side up in a 13x9 baking dish.
• In a 10-inch skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and hot sauce.
• Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture over each tomato half.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until topping is browned.

TOMATO CANAPES (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Placed the diced tomatoes in a colander. Sprinkle with the oinions, basil, and House Seasoning, and toss to coat. Allow to drain, stirring occasionally.
• Fill each phyllo shell with a scant tablespoon of the tomato mixture.
• Stir together the mozzarella and mayonnaise. Frost the top of each shell with a scant tablespoon of the mozzarella mixture.
• Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon of bacon pieces.
• Bake the filled shells for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot.
• These may be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until serving time.

PAULA DEEN'S TOMATO GRITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Add the salt and slowly add the grits and return to a boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes. While stirring the grits add the 1/2 cup of butter and stir until butter is melted. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are thick and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Using a skillet, sauté the onions in the remaining tablespoon of butter for 1 minute. Add the processed cheese, garlic powder, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, and onions to grits, and stir until the cheese is melted. Add the tomatoes and mix well. Pour the grits into a greased 8 by 11 by 2-inch casserole and bake for 40 minutes.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the casserole for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.

THE LADY AND SONS OKRA AND TOMATOES ( PAULA DEEN )

Steps:

• Cook bacon slightly; saute onion and garlic with bacon until tender.
• Add tomatoes, chicken base, sugar and pepper; stir well and let simmer for about 20 minutes; adjust seasoning if needed.
• Meanwhile wash okra and remove fuzz, if using fresh okra, cut into pieces; add okra and simmer until okra is done, about 20 more minutes (less if using frozen), serve.

PAULA DEEN'S TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the pie shell onto a baking sheet.
• Lightly brush the bottom and sides with egg white.
• Partially bake the pie crust for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Layer the tomato slices with the basil and onion into the partially-baked pie shell, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• In a bowl mix together both cheeses and the mayonnaise, then spread over the tomatoes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.