Hopkins House Tomato Rubaiat
Description
Hopkins House Tomato Rubaiat is a classic comfort dish that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal. Ripe tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a rich, velvety sauce made from butter, flour, half-and-half, and frozen peas. The mixture is seasoned with garlic and onion salt for a savory depth that complements the acidity of the tomatoes. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese and baked until golden, this dish offers a beautiful contrast between the soft, juicy tomato shells and the creamy, herbaceous filling. It serves as a perfect vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for family dinners and potlucks.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 450&# 194;°F (230ðC).
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Cut the tops off the tomatoes and carefully hollow out each tomato, setting the shells aside.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the flour to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is well blended and slightly golden.
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Gradually whisk in the half-and-half, ensuring there are no lumps.
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Continue to cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it becomes smooth and thickened.
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Season the sauce with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and onion salt to taste.
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Stir in the frozen peas and cook until heated through.
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Fill the hollowed-out tomato shells with the creamed pea mixture.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the filling in each tomato.
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Place the tomatoes in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven until the tomatoes are heated through and the cheese is melted, about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 15
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 593.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 62.2g96%
- Saturated Fat 38.7g194%
- Cholesterol 163.9mg55%
- Sodium 347.0mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.8g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 3.5g
- Protein 3.8g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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