Ready in about 30 minutes, this is a great breakfast to make on weekends. And as long as the eggs are fully cooked, you can keep the leftovers too. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE stuffing eggs inside various foods, then baking them. These egg dishes are typically very easy to make, but they look quite impressive. These tomatoes are wonderful for brunch. They are so delicious, and they also look very pretty. I quite enjoy them, so I make them regularly, for my family and also when we host friends for brunch.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious breakfast tomatoes. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Tomatoes: Medium-sized, nice and red, but not too ripe. Olive oil spray: I love olive oil and use it often. But if you’re unsure about cooking with it, you can use avocado oil instead. It has a higher smoke point. To season: I use kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Small eggs: I typically use large eggs in my recipes. But here you want to ensure that the eggs fit inside the tomatoes. Grated Parmesan: It’s best to use finely grated cheese and not coarsely shredded, although shredded works too if that’s all you have. Chopped parsley: Used mostly for garnish, so you can skip it if you don’t have any on hand.
Instructions
Making these breakfast tomatoes is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps: Prep the tomatoes. Start by cutting the tomatoes in half and scooping the pulp and seeds out. Spray them with olive oil and season them. Break the eggs into a small ramekin, then slide as much as will fit into the tomato halves. Top with the parmesan and bake for about 20 minutes at 400°F. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Expert tip
Ideally, you should use small eggs when making this recipe, to ensure that the entire egg fits inside the tomato half. However, small eggs are fairly difficult to find these days. The standard seems to be large eggs. So simply break the eggs into a small bowl, and carefully discard some of the egg whites.
Frequently asked questions
Variations
There are two ways to vary this recipe:
Use different spices. Good options include chili powder, dried oregano, and onion powder.Experiment with different cheeses instead of parmesan. Try shredded cheddar or crumbled goat cheese. Both are excellent.
Serving suggestions
I usually serve these tomatoes for brunch. I really like to host brunch, and my buffet for my guests often includes broccoli quiche, keto bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon, these tomatoes, and keto banana bread. Sometimes I make these tomatoes for my lunch and serve them with a side of steamed spinach. This is actually one of my favorite lunches!
Storing leftovers
You should only keep the leftovers if the eggs are fully cooked. They keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 2-3 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave on 50% power.
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