Stuffed Tomatoes

• 4 Beef Tomatoes or large Tomatoes
• 25g Butter
• 1 tbsp chopped Cooked Ham
• 1/2 tbsp Cheddar Cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Soft white Breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp White Sauce or Mayonnaise
• Seasoning

Carefully slice the top off the tomatoes.

Mix breadcrumbs and grated cheese.

Scoop out the flesh of the tomatoes and mix with the butter, ham and sauce in a small pan and gently warm through.

When hot check seasoning and refill the tomato cases and sprinkle the top with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.

Place on a greased baking sheet and cook Gas 5 180C for about 20 mins until hot. Serve immediately.

Tips

This is a basic recipe which can be adapted according to the food at hand, eg instead of cooked ham, bacon or cooked chicken could give a good savoury taste.

For a vegetarian dish omit ham and use a mixture of onion and cooked rice, along with vegetarian hard cheese.