BAKED TOMATOES are a super quick and super easy side dish or appetizer for any occasion! These cheesy Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are so simple yet incredibly delicious. They are always a hit when we make them and get eaten right away. These Baked Parmesan Tomatoes are just too tasty and fresh.
Baked Tomatoes Topped with Cheese
These little baked tomatoes are so juicy and delicious. I love making baked parmesan tomatoes for an easy appetizer!
Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Parmesan are the easiest appetizer or side dish you could make. I absolutely love the simple flavors of tomato, mozzarella, and basil (as you can probably tell by the many caprese inspired recipes on this site).
With Thanksgiving only days away, it feels like a mad dash to finalize the menu with delicious (AND EASY) sides for Thursday. Thanksgiving is at our house this year, so I’m feeling the pressure! I want to do some unique recipes (my Hawaiian Sweet Bread Stuffing will be the star of the side dish show!). But I also want to add in a few simple recipes so that I can enjoy the day with the fam.
These Baked Parmesan Tomatoes are just the thing to complete our meal! Just slice up a tomato, cover them with cheese, and pop them in the oven. In no time at all these tasty little tomatoes are ready for eating.
Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are a perfectly simple appetizer for any occasion!
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
These Baked Parmesan Tomatoes are just too tasty! I’ll never get tired of the fresh flavor of these simple ingredients. Mozzarella and Parmesan are the best cheeses to add to fresh tomato, because it’s just so classically Italian. And the Italians sure know how to make a simple yet delicious dish!
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 this homemade basil pesto on top would be sooo good!
How to Make Baked Tomatoes
Making these baked tomatoes is super easy.
- Just slice up a ripe tomato and lay the slices out on a baking tray.
- Next I added plenty of Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to the tomato slices,
- and then I topped them off with a sprinkle of fresh basil and a bit of olive oil.
- They only take about 10 minutes to bake in the oven!
I loved cooking up these baked tomatoes. And, as always, Scout was on hand for recipe testing. Just on cheesy smell alone, she gave these the seal of approval!
How do you cook tomatoes in the oven?
Cooking tomatoes in the oven is the best way to get the full flavor. Roasting tomatoes really brings out their sweetness and makes them extra juicy.
These baked tomatoes with cheese are really easy to cook in the oven. Just lay them on a baking tray, and bake for about 8-10 minutes. That’s all it takes! If you want them to be a little crispy, you can also broil them for a couple of minutes.
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil
The classic combination of tomato, Mozzarella, and basil is also known as a caprese salad. There are so many ways to add this flavor combo into different dishes, and I never turn down an opportunity for caprese anything. Pizza, pasta, salad, or even just a simple appetizer like these Baked Tomatoes…it’s all delicious!
Here are a few of my favorite Caprese-inspired recipes:
I just love the flavor of these Baked Tomatoes! If you’re ever in need of a quick and easy appetizer (or snack), grab a tomato and some cheese, and make these Baked Parmesan Tomatoes. You won’t be disappointed.
See the recipe card below for details on how to make Baked Parmesan Tomatoes. Enjoy!
If you liked this recipe, try out some of these other quick and simple Side Dish Recipes:
- Baked Sweet Potato Chips
- Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
- Best Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Lemon Butter Asparagus
- Mexican Grilled Corn
- Shoestring Fries
- Garlic Butter Hawaiian Rolls
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 roma tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Place tomato slices on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Top each tomato with a layer or parmesan and then a layer or mozzarella
- Sprinkle the chopped basil on top of each tomato
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Turn off oven and broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
Oh girl, you know the way to my heart…tomatoes and cheese?! YUM!
Becky Hardin
You and me both!!! :)
Susie Gall
Way to go, Bec. I love, love these!!
Becky Hardin
Thanks!!!
Becky Hardin
HAHAHA! Thanks Christy. She’s my constant “helper” :)
Meredith
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. :-)
Becky Hardin
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!
Caitlyn
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 :)
Becky Hardin
Love that Caitlyn! Hope you love the recipes, thanks for stopping by and saying hi!
Katie
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!!
Becky Hardin
YAY! Great news! I hope you love it Katie. Thank you for stopping by :)
April
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.
Nicolai @ Instphil
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!
Becky Hardin
ha thank you Nicolai!!
Dottie Poirier
Want to bring this to a potluck , how do you keep them warm
Becky Hardin
It’s a little tricky to keep these warm if traveling with them. If you’re having a potluck with oven access you could prep them and then bake them at the party! Hope you love the recipe.
Mary russell
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.
Becky Hardin
You are so sweet Mary. Means the world to hear from you. Hope you have a great weekend!