Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes Food

SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Halve the tomatoes crosswise and carefully scoop out and discard the pulp and seeds, careful not to puncture through the tomato. Sprinkle the inside with salt and pepper, set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, spinach, and green onions. In the bowl of a food processor, add the cream cheese, butter, sour cream, thyme, salt to taste (1/2 tsp.), and Parmesan cheese. Whirl until smooth. Fold this cream cheese mixture into the spinach mixture until just combined.
• The stuffed tomatoes can be completely made ahead of time and then baked when ready to serve.
• Mix together the panko crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Spray a 9x13" pan with cooking spray. Stuff tomatoes with the cream cheese spinach mixture and top with the panko crumbs. If making ahead, you can leave the panko crumbs off until ready to bake. Bake for 10 min. or 5 min. longer if they are cold from the fridge. Do not overcook.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir in the artichokes, spinach, mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and garlic salt., Cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert onto paper towels to drain. Fill each tomato with about 2 teaspoons filling. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Serve chilled or place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until warmed.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut off the tops (stem end) and carefully scoop out the pulp and seeds. Season the insides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a medium bowl combine the chopped artichoke hearts, chopped defrosted and drained spinach, as well as the scallions.
• In the bowl of a food processor add the vegan cream cheese, vegan margarine, vegan sour cream, salt and vegan Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth and light in texture. Fold this vegan cream cheese mixture into the spinach mixture just until combined.
• The stuffed tomatoes can be completely made ahead of time. Just cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge! Remove the plastic when ready to bake.
• Mix together the panko crumbs and melted vegan margarine in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Spray a 8" x 8" pan with cooking spray. Stuff tomatoes with the vegan cream cheese spinach mixture and top with the panko bread crumb mixture. If making ahead, I would leave these off until just prior to baking.
• Bake for about 15 minutes or so. You may need longer if they are still cold from the fridge. Using a sharp paring knife, you can test for doneness. Be sure the filling is nice and hot and the topping is golden brown.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for the breadcrumbs and olive oil.
• Place about 2-3 tablespoons in each tomato.
• Sprinke with breadcrumbs on top and a dash of olive oil (I use a cooking spray which evenly coats the breadcrumbs).
• Bake at 375 degrees for approx 25 minutes until done.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Mix together the spinach, artichokes, ricotta, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk together the half-and-half, mozzarella, remaining 4 ounces cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl until smooth and combined. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until warm and smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Spread 1/2 cup cheese sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stuff a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture into each shell and arrange them in the baking dish seam-side up. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the shells, cover with foil and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 13 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the olive oil, breadcrumbs and parsley, if using, in a small bowl until well combined. Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the mixture over the shells. Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Tidbit: Panzanella, stale bread salad, requires that you soak and wring out the bread before assembling the salad. If you make this with fresh crusty bread or the bread has staled a bit but not hardened, the juice from the tomatoes should be enough to tenderize the bread's crusty edges.
• Preheat grill to medium-high and oven to 425 degrees F.
• Using a damp towel, brush mushroom caps to clean. Using a pastry brush, coat the caps with extra-virgin olive oil and grill with lid down or roast about 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until tender but still firm at center.
• Wring the spinach out in a clean kitchen towel. Separate the spinach with your fingers and combine with artichokes, ricotta cheese, egg yolk, grated garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and nutmeg.
• Remove mushroom caps from grill.
• To portion-control the filling, divided the stuffing into 4 parts then just split each of those evenly between 2 caps. Sprinkle the caps with Parmigiano and cook 5 to 6 minutes more in the preheated oven to set filling and lightly brown tops.
• Do not seed tomatoes. Chop and place in a salad bowl. Add basil, bread, onions, 1/4 cup EVOO, lots of salt and pepper and toss with your hands to combine.
• Serve 2 caps with a pile of salad alongside, if desired, per person.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED POTATOES

Steps:

• Steam chopped spinach for 1 minute, drain well and place in a large mixng bowl.
• Cut the baked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the insides into the bowl with the spinach.
• Add the remaining ingredients except the parmesan cheese and stir well.
• Mound the filling back into the potato shells and place them in a shallow baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the parmesan and place under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and hot.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Combine mozzarella, garlic, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup mayo in large bowl. Add artichokes and spinach; mix lightly.
• Use sharp knife to make lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side of chicken. Fill pockets with spinach mixture; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Spread remaining mayo onto tops of chicken breasts. Combine cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan; sprinkle over chicken.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; transfer to colander. Press with spoon to drain. Chop spinach finely.
• In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Reserve 1 1/4 cups mixture. Add artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese to remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Season chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/4 cup artichoke mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
• In shallow dish, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with whisk. Place bread crumbs on sheet of waxed paper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, coating well; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to ungreased rimmed pan; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove toothpicks.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium heat; add reserved 1 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture. Reduce heat to low; cook until smooth and hot, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
• Serve chicken with sauce.

SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 7 minutes. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Add spinach and cheese to remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle tomato shells with garlic salt and pepper; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine spinach artichoke dip and ricotta cheese in a bowl. Stir in egg, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; mix until well-combined. Set aside.
• Bring white sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in grated Gruyere cheese until cheese is melted and incorporated into sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Set aside.
• Pour half the white sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish; spread evenly.
• Stuff pasta shells with the spinach artichoke mixture and place in casserole dish atop the white sauce, stuffed-side up.
• Pour remaining white sauce over the tops of the shells and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes.