Ingredients

  • 6 lrg tomatoes - (abt 2 1/2 lbs)
  • 2 sm zucchini - (abt 3/4 lb) diced
  • 1 lrg onion minced
  • 1 lrg garlic clove chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
  • 1 can Spam luncheon meat - (7 ounce) diced
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/8 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
  • 1/2 c. croutons

Method

  • Cut a thin slice from top of tomatoes; scoop out centers leaving 1/4-inch shell.
  • Finely chop tomato pulp; reserve.
  • In large skillet, saute/fry zucchini, onion, and garlic in butter 3 min, stirring often.
  • Add in Spam, tomato pulp, basil, and pepper; stir to mix.
  • Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer uncovered till liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
  • Cold to room temperature.
  • Fold in croutons.
  • Spoon filling into tomato shells.
  • Place tomatoes in baking dish; bake in 375 degree oven 20 min.
  • Serve warm or possibly at room temperature.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.