Vegetarian mozzarella and basil stuffed tomatoes are simple and delicious.

Theres something comforting about melty cheese and aromatic herbs, and this dish has it all.

The mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and olive oil will remind you of drool-worthy margarita pizzasans crust.

Close up of caprese stuffed tomatoes with basil scattered on top.

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And the best part?

It comes together in minutes.

In this recipe, the tomato pulp is scooped out and used in the filling (no waste!)

Overhead view of a cast iron skillet with vegetarian stuffed tomatoes with basil leaves scattered over top.

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along with just enough soft breadcrumbs to absorb the moisture and give body to the stuffing.

If you have the grill going, throw these on!

If not, bake them in the oven and enjoy these cheesy stuffed tomatoes all year long.

Easy baked stuffed tomatoes on a plate with a knife and fork. A cast iron skillet with additional stuffed tomatoes are to the left.

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Best Tomatoes for Stuffing?

You want to use an evenly round, medium-sized tomato with firm walls for this recipe.

They are commonly sold with 4 to 6 tomatoes still attached to the vine as the name implies.

Overhead view of a cast iron skillet with vegetarian stuffed tomatoes with basil leaves scattered over top.

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If you dont have that bang out of tomato in your area, dont worry!

Mozzarella and basil are great but dont stop there.

Try these delicious combos as well:

Just keep in mind the intensity of the herb you choose.

Tomatoes being halved on a cutting board with a glass bowl and spoon set to the right.

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For example, 1/4 cup of basil works but, for oregano, youd need only half that much.

If youre using dry herbs, youll likely need 1/3 of the amount of fresh.

Want to make this dish more substantial?Try mixing in meat, rice, or seeds.

How to make stuffed tomatoes by removing the core and seeds of a halved tomato.

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No fresh bread but you have dried breadcrumbs?

Theyre best served right out of the oven, but they do reheat well and quickly.

You only need about five minutes under the broiler or in a toaster oven.

The core and seeds of a tomato are chopped on a cutting board to make easy baked stuffed tomatoes.

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Microwaving them works if youre in a pinch, but youll lose some of the texture.

What To Serve With Stuffed Tomatoes?

These stuffed tomatoes are great at any time of day!

The filling for vegetarian stuffed tomatoes are in a bowl.

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Try them in the morning with fried eggs or for dinner with a piece of grilled meat.

Theyre also perfect as a stand-alone appetizer.

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A bowl of cheese and hervs mixed to make cheese and herb stuffed tomatoes.

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Mozzarella and Basil Stuffed Tomatoes

If preparing gluten-free, use gluten-free bread or bread crumbs.

Slice the tomatoes in half horizontally around the equator and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.

Place empty tomato halves in a casserole dish or oven-safe skillet, and season with salt and pepper.

Halved and seeded tomatoes set in a cast iron skillet and being filled to show how to make stuffed tomatoes.

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Discard the seeds and the tomato water.

Chop the flesh and set aside for the stuffing.

Using two spoons, fill the tomato halves with the stuffing.

Cast iron skillet of the best stuffed tomatoes.

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Sprinkle filled tomatoes with the remaining parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Garnish with a few torn basil leaves and serve hot.

The best stuffed tomatoes in a cast iron skillet.

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