Hasselback Caprese Tomatoes


Total Time: 10 Min(s)

Prep Time: 10 Min(s)

Servings: 4

What You Need

  • 4 oz. (about 1/2 of 7-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Flavor Fusions Garlic & Herb Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 plum tomatoes
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper

Let’s Make It

  1. Slice cheese into 4 slices. Cut each slice in half; reserve.
  2. Thinly slice off one side of each tomato lengthwise; discard. Place tomato, cut side down on cutting board.  Starting at top of tomato, cut tomato vertically into 4 thin slices, being careful to not cut all the way through to bottom of tomato.  Repeat with remaining tomatoes.
  3. Place tomatoes on serving plate. Insert 2 each cheese and basil pieces alternately between cuts in each tomato.
  4. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with pepper.

Kitchen Tips

  • Easily Slice the Tomatoes

    Place each prepared tomato, cut side down, between 2 wooden spoons, then use the spoons as a guide to help prevent you from cutting all the way through to bottom of tomato.

Nutrition info

(Per Serving) 150 calories, 11g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 30mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 7g protein, 0%DV vitamin D, 16%DV calcium, 0%DV iron,42%DV potassium.

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.