Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 whole Large Beef Steak Tomatoes, Ripe but firm
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 pinches Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Basil

Instruction

  • Wash tomatoes and remove stems.
  • Slice tomatoes in half.
  • Brush both sides of tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle both sides of tomatoes generously with salt.
  • Sprinkle cut sides of tomatoes with Italian Seasoning, Granulated Garlic, and smoked paprika. Gently brush top sides to evenly coat with mixture.
  • Mix both cheese together and divide evenly over cut side of tomato.
  • Grill tomatoes using offset heat directly on grill covered for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Alternatively tomatoes can be baked in an oven safe dish at 425° for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with fresh chopped basil.