Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 24 cherry tomatoes; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Cream-cheese-stuffed cherry tomatoes are a simple yet delicious vegetarian appetizer that's an excellent accompaniment to a party spread of charcuterie and crudités.

Ingredients

24 cherry tomatoes
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill

Directions

Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed tomato: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Besides being tasty, these little tomato poppers are extra awesome because you can make them ahead of time. At parties, I often triple the recipe because they disappear fast. —Christi Martin, Elko, Nevada

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