Hasselback Caprese Tomatoes

For a simple Italian side with TONS of flavor, check out these hasselback caprese tomatoes!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
15
minutes
TOtal:
25
minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 roma or plum tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • 4 oz. mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • Pepper
  • Dried oregano
  • 5 - 8 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
  • Optional: bread crumbs, rosemary, Italian dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Set each tomato on two wooden spoons. Then, carefully slice, making sure to not cut all the way through. Brush olive oil on the tomatoes, including inside the cut marks. Next, stuff with small pieces of mozzarella. Season with pepper and oregano. Roast for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped basil.
  • Instead of roasting, these tomatoes could also be broiled for 5-7 minutes.

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