Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large beefsteak tomatoes
• 1/2 pound Italian Sausage
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 Tablespoons melted butter
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375º F.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over high heat, brown the sausage with the onions, breaking it apart for 7-8 minutes, until it is cooked through. Drain the grease away.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until you can start to smell it.

4. 4

   Mix in the cooked rice and cheese until everything is well blended. Taste the filling and add salt and pepper if necessary.

5. 5

   While the sausage is cooking, cut the tops off of your tomatoes, and scoop out the insides.

6. 6

   Fill each tomato with the rice mixture and place in a baking dish.

7. 7

   In a small bowl mix together breadcrumbs, melted butter, basil, salt and pepper until well combined.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over each tomato and bake for 20-25 minute until the tomatoes start to split on and the top is lightly golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and serve immediately.