Tomato Cornbread Food

TOMATO CORNBREAD BAKE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Combine cornbread mix, egg and milk just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

TOMATO PIE WITH CORNMEAL CRUST

Steps:

• Make the cornmeal crust: Combine the cornmeal, flour and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles small peas. Add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse just until the mixture comes together and forms a dough. Shape the dough into a disc, then wrap with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• For the filling: Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on paper towel-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes to allow the water from the tomatoes to release, then pat the tomatoes dry with paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Roll out the dough out to an 11-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Fold the edges under and crimp the edges. Fill the pie crust with parchment paper and pie weights or dried beans. Bake on the bottom rack until the crust is browned and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully lift out the parchment and weights and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with the House Seasoning. Layer a third of the tomatoes on the bottom of the crust and sprinkle with a third of the herbs. Top with half of the onion, half of the ham and 1/3 cup Pimiento Cheese. Repeat the layers once. Top with the remaining tomatoes, herbs and remaining 1/3 cup Pimiento Cheese. Bake on the bottom rack until the pie is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before slicing. Garnish with more fresh herbs, if desired.
• Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
• Add the Cheddars, cream cheese, pimientos and mayo to a bowl and mix together. Add the chives, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked paprika and salt and pepper and mix until thoroughly combined.

CORNBREAD-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Sauté bacon in a sauté pan over medium heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes.
• Drain on paper towel-lined plates; pour off all but 2 T drippings.
• Prepare tomatoes while bacon is sauteing, cutting off and reserving the tops.
• Scoop out the pulp with a melon baller or grapefruit spoon, leaving a 1/2-inch thick wall of flesh inside tomato.
• Transfer the pulp to a colander, and invert the tomatoes on a plate to drain while making the filling.
• Heat the 2 T drippings in the same pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and sweat 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
• Stir in the corn, cook 3-5 minutes, then add spinach; sauté until it wilts, it wilts quickly and will fit in sauté pan.
• Off heat, toss the corn-spinach mixture with the cornbread, tomato pulp, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, reserved bacon, salt and pepper.
• Fill tomatoes with a generous 1/2 cup of stuffing mixture; don't pack it in or the tomatoes may split. (Amount will vary depending on their size) and arrange in a 7x11-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with remaining Parmesan and replace tomato tops.
• Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through and tomatoes are tender.