ROBIOLA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Robiola-Stuffed Tomatoes image

Provided by Sam Sifton

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes
Kosher salt to taste
3 1/2 ounces robiola cheese, rind removed, diced
2 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or use insides of ripe tomatoes, above
1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
4 chives, finely diced
2 tablespoons vodka

Steps:

Halve the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh. Sprinkle the shells with kosher salt and turn them upside down on paper towels to drain for 30 minutes.
Place the robiola, gorgonzola and butter in a bowl, season sparingly with salt and aggressively with pepper, and beat until smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Fill the tomatoes with the mixture. Place on serving dish until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 559 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram