“Very creamy and so flavorful!”
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::25 mins
Rest Time::10 mins
Total Time::50 mins
Servings::8 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients
cooking spray
3 red beefsteak tomatoes, cored
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion (from 1 small [5 ounce] onion)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin slices, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
crostini toast
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; set aside.
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Trim top and bottom of 1 of the tomatoes; cut into 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices; place slices between 2 layers of paper towels; set aside. Seed and chop remaining tomatoes; place in a colander set over a medium bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, tossing gently to distribute salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Lightly pat tomatoes dry with a clean kitchen towel; discard liquid.
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While tomatoes are resting, stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, basil, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, black pepper, 3/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined; gently fold in chopped tomatoes until evenly distributed.
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Transfer tomato mixture to prepared skillet, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and top with sliced tomatoes.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is fully melted and edges are bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Garnish with additional basil and serve immediately with crostini.
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