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Fresh Mozzarella in Tomato Cups

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 17, 2009
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Colorful cherry tomatoes hold Italian-seasoned mozzarella cubes in this four-ingredient, 15 minute recipe.

Fresh Mozzarella in Tomato Cups

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 12 large cherry tomatoes
  • 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 12 small basil leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut top off each cherry tomato. With melon baller or measuring spoon, scoop out seeds from each tomato, leaving enough for a firm shell. If necessary, cut small slice from bottom so tomato stands upright. Place tomatoes on serving plate or tray.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, toss cheese and dressing. Place 1 cheese cube in each tomato; top each with basil leaf.

Nutrition

35 Calories
2 1/2g Total Fat
1g Protein
2g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
35
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Potassium
50mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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