Spinach-stuffed Tomatoes

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 medium tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) package spinach, chopped, thawed & drained
• 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell. invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. add spinach; cook and stir for 7 minutes in a bowl, compine bread crumbs and italian seasonings. set aside 1/4 cup for topping. add spinach and cheese to reamining crumb mixture. sprinkle tomato shells with garlic salt and pepper; stuff with spinach mixture. place in a greased 13-in x 9-in x 2-in baking dish. melt remaining butter; toss with reserved crumbs. sprinkle over tomatoes. bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20-25 min or until crumbs are lightly browned.