TOMATO EGG CUPS

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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Egg     Tomato     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cheddar     Summer     Cookie     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium-size vine-ripened tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons shredded white cheddar cheese
4 slices toast, cut into strips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • 2. Slice off and set aside the top third of each tomato. Scoop out the seeds.
  • 3. Place the tomatoes in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • 4. Break an egg into each tomato.
  • 5. Bake, with the sliced tops, for 10 minutes.
  • 6. Top the tomatoes with the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • 7. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with the tops and toast strips (also called "soldiers"-as your child might be delighted to know) for dipping.

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