Fresh Mozzarella in Tomato Cups

Colorful cherry tomatoes hold Italian-seasoned mozzarella cubes in this four-ingredient, 15 minute recipe.

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ingredients 4
Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 15 min

Ingredients

12: large cherry tomatoes

2: oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/4: cup Italian dressing

12: small basil leaves

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Directions

1 Cut top off each cherry tomato. With melon baller or measuring spoon, scoop out seeds from each tomato, leaving enough for a firm shell. If necessary, cut small slice from bottom so tomato stands upright. Place tomatoes on serving plate or tray.
2 In small bowl, toss cheese and dressing. Place 1 cheese cube in each tomato; top each with basil leaf.

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Expert Tips

Fresh mozzarella is made with whole milk, is white colored and has a delicate, sweet, milky flavor. This soft cheese is packed in water or whey and is often formed into balls or slices.

If enough tiny basil leaves are not available, shred 3 to 4 large leaves for the garnish.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer

Calories: 35
Calories from Fat: 20),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 2 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 115mg; 115%;
Total Carbohydrate: 2g; 2%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g 1% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 4%;
Iron: 0%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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darcyyc

report Posted Aug. 3, 2010 7:00 PM

So pretty and so good. A melon baller works great to scoop the center out of these cute little fellas.

kerrypat

report Posted Aug. 3, 2010 12:22 PM

I've also made these with feta cheese instead of the mozzarella. Very tasty Pampered Chef I believe still sells a tool that works great for scooping out the tomato.

pegordon13

report Posted Aug. 3, 2010 11:52 AM

i had this at a friends house during bridge. what a great way to enjoy a caprese salad w/ no utensils. she used string cheese instead of mozzarella pieces. was very fresh and yummy!