Cheddar Sausage–Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Cheddar Sausage–Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs; 10 oz Diced Tomatoes; 0.67 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 0.25 lb Smoked Sausage; 2 whole Whole Peeled Tomato

Appetizer 🧄Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Cajun and Creole 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Cheddar Sausage–Stuffed Tomatoes balance juicy baked tomatoes with a rich, melty cheese filling and smoky bites of sausage. Crisp bread crumbs add texture against the soft, warm interior, while the chiles bring a gentle kick. Serve as a hearty side or light dinner with a green salad when you want something comforting yet bright.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather all ingredients.
2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3

Cut the tops off the tomatoes and run a knife around the inside to separate the flesh from the skin.
4

Scoop out the flesh.
5

Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish.
6

In a small bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with green chiles, bread crumbs, and 1/3 cup of shredded cheese.
7

Stir in the smoked sausage pieces and mix well.
8

Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of shredded cheese.
9

Bake the stuffed tomatoes in the preheated oven until the tomatoes are warmed through and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.