Quick & Easy Cheesy Baked Tomatoes Gluten-Free

Carol Food

Whether your garden is exploding with fresh tomatoes in the summer or you bought winter tomatoes at the supermarket, a simple and yummy dish is cheesy baked tomatoes.  My recipe does not use bread crumbs and is gluten-free and grain-free.  Even in the winter, baking tomatoes brings out so much flavor. This is a perfect appetizer or first course and also makes a delicious side with many entrees.

I am using a very simple recipe that can be adapted for stunning variations. Your choice of cheese gives you lots of different flavors.  You can try Parmesan, Swiss, cheddar, Mozzarella or Fontina. Many would work very well. Today I am using cheddar and only sprinkled the baked tomatoes with a few chopped green onions. You can also sprinkle thyme on cheddar before baking.  Or try basil on Parmesan.  Options include sprinkling rosemary, marjoram, parsley, or dried Italian seasoning mix on your choice of cheese. If you use large tomatoes, slice 1 inch thick.

Cheesy Baked Tomatoes

Gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian  Serves 6

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Cheesy Baked Tomatoes

Whether your garden is exploding with fresh tomatoes in the summer or you bought winter tomatoes at the supermarket, a simple and yummy dish is cheesy baked tomatoes.  Cheesy Baked Tomatoes does not use bread crumbs and is gluten-free and grain-free. A perfect appetizer or first-course.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked tomatoes, cheesy baked tomatoes, tomatoes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatoes or about 2 lb
  • 3/4 cup grated cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional herbs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F or 205 C
  • Cut tomatoes in half or slice in 1" slices
  • Place in shallow pan with cut side up
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sprinkle with cheese
  • Bake 5 to 10 minutes until cheese turns golden brown & starts to bubble
  • Serve warm
  • Refrigerate left overs

Bon Appetit!

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Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

28 thoughts to “Quick & Easy Cheesy Baked Tomatoes Gluten-Free”

  1. Great idea Carol! tomatoes are good early in the season here in SW Florida and then when we go home to Oregon they’ll start coming on in late July/August. So we get good fresh ones from Farmers Markets almost every month of the year. What a blessing. I will try this recipe.

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  2. I often have a bumper crop of tomatoes every year from my garden. This looks like a delicious way to help eat them up! Thanks for sharing. I also love that it’s customizable for whatever herbs would compliment the rest of the dishes you’re creating. 🙂
    ~Jess
    #MMBC

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  4. Thanks for sharing this recipe Carol – so simple yet good for you. Glad you could link up with us at #overthemoon link party. I’ve pinned and shared.

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  7. Hi Carol, this would be a great addition to the tomato theme over at Food on Friday (which is on right now). Each month there are 3 different themes plus a Potluck – so you should always be able to share something. If you would like to join in the fun on a regular basis please schedule a reminder for the second Friday of each month (NZ time). Cheers from Carole’s Chatter

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  15. These sound so good! I love tomatoes. Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up.

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