Vera Cruz Tomatoes Recipe
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Vera Cruz Tomatoes

By: ChefsyndiG 
"This is a recipe that can be used as an appetizer or main meal. And you can use any size tomatoes you want. Just make sure they are firm. If you use roma tomatoes you can get more servings with the stuffings."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 firm ripe tomatoes
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, stems snipped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. Cut tops from tomatoes; remove seeds and membranes. Place tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain until filling.
  3. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, reserve drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Return 2 tablespoons of drippings to skillet.
  4. Cook onion in the bacon drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, reserved crumbled bacon, and hot pepper sauce.
  5. Sprinkle tomato shells with salt; fill evenly with bacon and spinach mixture. Place tomatoes in prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake in preheated oven until hot, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove, and top evenly with the shredded cheese. Return to the oven; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 262 | Total Fat: 21.3g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2010 by cynjne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm the lady who stands mesmerized in the produce aisle, smelling the summer tomatoes. If...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2010 by bellepepper Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this for the Recipe Group this week. We liked this, but I’d make some changes next time....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by laughingmagpie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these for recipe group. I made one big change I subbed 1 cup ricotta for the sour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by sassyoldlady Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! Made this for Recipe Group. It's like a BLT explosion in your mouth! I know, it's not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by abapplez Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made these for Recipe Group this week. We have never had stuffed tomatoes before and we really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by Keri Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these at my parents' house last night as a side to go with sauteed chicken breast and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by foxtell8   view full review
What the heck is recipe group and are all 5 of you i it together??? I made these last night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by Paula Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for Recipe Group and liked it. I used FF Sour Cream and Weight Watchers Mexican...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by SLJ6   view full review
Ok...I am giving this a 5 for me...a 4 for the hubby and daughter...so my 5 rules!! LOL...I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by jaguarlady24 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made these tonight as Main Course for my sister and I and they were very tasty amd will...

 

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