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Tomato Cheese Puffs
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 85 Minutes
Servings: 6
Found this is a Southern Living Cookbook. These make a great side dish.
Ingredients:
6 large tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter
3 eggs, separated
Directions:
1. Cut off top of each tomato; scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact. Sprinkle cavity of each tomato with salt; invert on papere towels to dain.
2. Combine milk, breadcrumbs, cheese, and butter in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constanly, until cheese melts and mixture is thoroughly heated.
3. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Spoon into tomato shells, and place ina 12X8X2 baking dish. Bake 350 for 35-40 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com