Best Broiled Tomato Mozzarella Dip Recipes

BROILED MOZZARELLA TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Wash and core tomatoes. Cut a small piece off the bottoms, so that all tomato halves will sit level with cut-side up.
• Place tomato halves (cut sides up) on a lightly greased baking pan.
• In a small bowl, combine last 5 ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle this mixture evenly on the tomato halves.
• Place under broiler for about 3 or 4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and to desired browness.

BROILED TOMATOES WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Sprinkle tomato halves with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each half with 1/8 teaspoon basil, spread with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons cheese.
• Broil 7 to 8 minutes about 10 inches from the broiler.

EASY BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season tomatoes with the salt and place seed-side down on a rack or paper towel to drain for about 30 minutes. Blot dry with a paper towel.
• Position an oven rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler.
• Line a broiler pan with foil.
• Place the tomato halves on the prepared pan, seed-side up, season with pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle herbs over the top.
• Broil until hot and the tops begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Top with cheese and broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

WHOLE WHEAT SPINACH MAC N CHEESE WITH BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the shells and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water and set aside.
• Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes, cut-side up, on baking sheet and broil until wrinkled and soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of the oil and the Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over the tomatoes. Continue to broil until golden brown, about 1 minute.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and garlic, stirring until the flour turns light brown, about 1 minute. Add the pumpkin puree and evaporated milk, bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until sauce just begins to bubble and thickens, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Stir until melted, about 1 minute.
• Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated, thin out with the reserved pasta water as desired. Divide the mac n cheese, tomatoes and grapes among four plates.

BROILED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE FANS

Steps:

• Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper flakes in medium-size shallow dish.
• Add cheese slices, overlapping if necessary, and turning to coat completely with oil.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Make 3 equally spaced vertical cuts in each tomato, starting from bottom and not cutting all the way through tomato (so tomato can "fan").
• Insert a cheese slice into each cut.
• Place tomatoes in shallow flameproof baking dish.
• Brush with any remaining marinade.
• Broil tomatoes 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted and lightly browned and tomatoes are heated through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Pour any pan juices over tomatoes before serving.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven, preheat the broiler, and and arrange tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and brush onto the tops of the tomatoes.
• Combine bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes.
• Place under the broiler until topping starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
• Transfer tomatoes to a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.

BROILED TOMATO CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat broil/grill.
• In a shallow bowl whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add the tomatoes and mix gently, set aside.
• In a small bowl mix together: mayonnaise, cheese, basil, oregano and black pepper.
• Spread this on the 4 slices of toast.
• Place on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from the broil, top with the (drained) tomato slices and then with the rest of the Parmesan cheese, return to the oven and broil for approx 5 minutes.
• Serve open or closed.