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Hot Tomatoes

Recipe Introduction


Southern Living





List of Ingredients



• 8 medium green tomatoes
  
• 1 cup corn cut from cob
  
• 1 jalapeno, minced
  
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine
  






Instructions



1. Cut tops from tomatoes; set tops aside. Scoop out pulp, leaving shells intacts; chop pulp, and set aside. Invert shells on paper towels to drain.
   
   
2. Combine tomato pulp, corn, and next 8 ingredients; spoon into tomato shells.
   
   
3. Sprinkle evenly with cornmeal, and dot with butter.
   
   
4. Place reserved tops, cut side down, and filled tomatoes on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until throughly heated. Cover filled tomatoes with tops.
   
   
5. Servings: 8