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This recipe makes a great appetizer. I spent a lot of time experimenting with ingredients and finally concluded that this recipe you now see listed turned out to be the best. The grits give a unique texture to the sharp flavors of the Parmesan and Asiago cheeses.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry grits
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray
- 1 1/3 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 8 tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
In a small pot combine dry grits, 1 1/2 cups water, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until grits are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
Step 2
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3
Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the cooled grits, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Asiago cheese. Stir in the garlic powder, parsley, crushed red pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
Step 4
Slice the top off of each tomato. Use a spoon to hollow out the tomatoes, leaving the outer shells (approximately 1/4 inch thick) intact. Fill each with the grits mixture. Arrange stuffed tomatoes on prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until light golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 123 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol56mg | 19% |
| Sodium670mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars4g | |
| Protein7g | |
| Vitamin C22mg | 108% |
| Calcium112mg | 9% |
| Iron1mg | 7% |
| Potassium407mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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