These baked tomatoes with cheese are one of my favorite super quick and super easy side dishes! Made with just 5 ingredients, these cheesy tomatoes are so simple yet incredibly delicious. Topped with Parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh basil, they are always a hit whenever I make them. Everyone is always surprised by just how easy this baked tomato recipe is.
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These cheesy baked tomatoes are just too tasty! I’ll never get tired of the fresh flavor of these simple ingredients. This Caprese salad-inspired dish is just so classically Italian, and the Italians sure know how to make a simple yet delicious dish!
What’s in This Baked Tomatoes Recipe?
- Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes, also known as Italian plum tomatoes, are great for roasting. Beefsteak tomatoes also work well because of their large size and regular shape.
- Cheese: The mixture of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese is creamy, tangy, and so delicious!
- Basil: Fresh basil adds a pop of color and an herbal flavor to the dish.
- Oil: Olive oil helps the cheese brown.
Tips for Success
- The tomato skins help hold these tomatoes together, so I don’t recommend removing them.
- You can change up the type of cheese and herbs to change the flavor of these tomatoes. Try:
- Pepper jack or Mexican blend and cilantro would be great for taco-inspired tomatoes.
- Gruyere or Swiss and caramelized onions would make delicious French onion soup-inspired tomatoes.
- Feta and oregano would make delicious Mediterranean tomatoes.
- If you overcrowd the tomatoes on the baking sheet, they can steam rather than roast, leading them to turn mushy. Make sure to give plenty of space for the air to circulate around the tomatoes.
- Broil these tomatoes for a few minutes to get the cheese extra brown and bubbly!
How to Store and Reheat
Store baked tomatoes with cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until the tomatoes are just warmed through. I do not recommend freezing these tomatoes.
Serving Suggestions
You can never go wrong with ripe tomatoes, shredded cheese, and fresh herbs. And I really loaded the cheese on these bad boys (as if that’s a surprise)! A little bit of homemade basil pesto and balsamic glaze on top would be sooo good!
I like to serve these baked tomatoes as a side with grilled chicken breasts, baked pesto salmon, creamy garlic scallops, or pan seared ribeyes.
5-Star Review
“I’m not really a tomato fan at all. I usually pull them off my sandwiches and salad. But I’m on a diet and I needed a new veggie to try. So I opted for the tomato and found your recipe. It was delicious! Tasted like eating a pizza to me. Big win. Will definitely cook again. Great side dish!” -Jill Luzadder
Baked Tomatoes with Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large Roma tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the tomato slices on the prepared baking sheet.4 large Roma tomatoes
- Top each tomato with a layer of Parmesan and then a layer of mozzarella.1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Sprinkle the chopped basil on top of each tomato.½ cup chopped fresh basil
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Set the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese.
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Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Baked Tomatoes with Cheese Step by Step
Prep the Tomatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 large sliced Roma tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
Top with Cheese: Top the tomatoes evenly with 1 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle with Basil: Sprinkle ½ cup chopped fresh basil over top.
Bake the Tomatoes: Drizzle lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil the Tomatoes: Set the oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese
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Hello from a retired lady in Florida. I am a past gourmet COOK..From breads to full meals for a crowd. I have paid my dues. Now I want simple quick few ingredient tasty recipes. And guess what….i found you. What a refreshing change from trying to be Martha or julia. This side of life is great. You and i will go together. Thank you. My new friend.
You are so sweet Mary. Means the world to hear from you. Hope you have a great weekend!
Want to bring this to a potluck , how do you keep them warm
Okay, so I usually hate things that are trying to be meat, but aren’t meat, but with real ingredients like cheese and tomato, these sound even BETTER than real buffalo wings!
This was fantastic!!! Had it last night over/with grilled chicken and it was just perfect, thanks so much for this easy, delicious side dish.
It’s fantastic to find a recipe that looks and sounds so yummy that does not have garlic in it… I am allergic to Garlic… finding recipes I don’t have to tweek is a rarity… I’m making this tonight with dinner ♡ Thank you so much!!
I am so excited to try these recipes. I have wrote down a bunch and bookmarked your page just incase I lose the pages lol. I cant wait to go to the grocery store Friday and do some amazing cooking this weekend!!!! It all looks so good :)
I stumbled onto your blog a couple of days ago while browsing recipes. I started bookmarking your recipes like crazy and then said to hell with it and just bookmarked the entire site. This is the second recipe I tried, the first being your skillet basil cream chicken which was also AMAZING, and I was equally impressed with this one as well. I never leave comments on recipes but I had to on this. Thank you for such great recipes and ideas! I definitely have two new family favorites already. :-)
This seriously means so much to me! I’m so glad you have me bookmarked…I’ll try to live up to the first two you tried! The Skillet Basil Cream is one of my absolute favorites. I think I could drink that sauce…lol!! Thanks so much for saying hi, really did make my day!
HAHAHA! Thanks Christy. She’s my constant “helper” :)
Way to go, Bec. I love, love these!!
Thanks!!!
Oh girl, you know the way to my heart…tomatoes and cheese?! YUM!
You and me both!!! :)