Savory Cream Cheese & Green Onion Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Brighten your lunch or snack time with these delightful Savory Cream Cheese & Green Onion Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes. Bursting with flavor, each cherry tomato is perfectly hollowed and filled with a creamy mixture of smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions, making for a delicious bite-sized treat. These vibrant morsels are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for sharing at potlucks, lunch breaks at work, or for special gatherings. Best of all, you can lighten them up using low-fat ingredients without sacrificing taste!
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Servings
35
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
cherry tomatoes
15-20 (Hollowed)
green onion
1/4 cup (Chopped)
cream cheese
3 ounces (Softened)
sour cream
1/4 cup (N/A)
salt
to taste (N/A)
pepper
to taste (N/A)
Instructions
1
Cut the tops off each cherry tomato and carefully hollow them out using a small spoon or a knife. Place the hollowed tomatoes upside down on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped green onions, and sour cream. Using an electric mixer or a fork, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3
Season the cream cheese mixture with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors meld perfectly.
4
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each hollowed cherry tomato with the cream cheese mixture, being generous without overfilling.
5
Once all tomatoes are filled, arrange them on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the tomatoes to chill.
6
Serve chilled and enjoy the burst of flavors from each bite!
Nutrition Information
2.2g
Fat
3g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Cream Cheese & Green Onion Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes?
They are a bite-sized snack or appetizer featuring hollowed cherry tomatoes filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and fresh green onions.
How many calories are in one serving of this recipe?
There are approximately 35 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of these stuffed tomatoes?
Each serving contains 2.2 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 3 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is provided in this recipe?
This snack provides 0.8 grams of protein per serving.
What are the main ingredients needed for the filling?
The filling consists of softened cream cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions, seasoned with salt and pepper.
How many cherry tomatoes do I need for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 15 to 20 cherry tomatoes.
How do I prepare the cherry tomatoes for stuffing?
Cut the tops off each tomato and carefully hollow them out using a small spoon or a knife.
Why should I place the hollowed tomatoes on a paper towel?
Placing them upside down on a paper towel helps to absorb any excess moisture before they are filled.
How much cream cheese is used in the recipe?
You will need 3 ounces of softened cream cheese.
What is the recommended amount of sour cream?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of sour cream.
How much green onion should I use?
You should use 1/4 cup of chopped green onions.
Can I use an electric mixer for the filling?
Yes, you can use an electric mixer or a fork to blend the cream cheese mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
How should the stuffed tomatoes be filled?
You can use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill each tomato generously without overfilling.
How long should the tomatoes be refrigerated before serving?
They should be refrigerated for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to chill.
Is it possible to make this recipe low-fat?
Yes, you can lighten up the recipe by using low-fat cream cheese and low-fat sour cream without sacrificing taste.
Is this recipe considered a healthy option?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy, low-calorie vegetable dish.
What occasions are these stuffed tomatoes best for?
They are ideal for potlucks, lunch breaks at work, or special gatherings.
Should these be served warm or cold?
These stuffed tomatoes are best served chilled.
How many total ingredients are required?
There are 6 total ingredients: cherry tomatoes, green onion, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
How do you season the cream cheese mixture?
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Associated tags include stuffed tomatoes, snack, appetizer, vegetable dish, and healthy.
Is this recipe easy to prepare?
Yes, the recipe is described as incredibly easy to prepare.
What kind of tomatoes are used?
Cherry tomatoes are used for this bite-sized appetizer.
Is there any fiber in this recipe?
The fiber content is not specified for this recipe.
Can these be prepared in advance?
Yes, and they should be refrigerated for at least 20 minutes before serving, making them great for prep.
Does this dish contain sugar?
The sugar content is not specified for this recipe.
What is the prep instruction for the green onions?
The green onions should be chopped before being added to the filling mixture.
What is the recommended serving size?
The specific serving size is not listed, but the nutritional facts are based on a per-serving calculation.
Can I use different spices?
The recipe suggests salt and pepper to taste, but you can adjust seasonings as desired.