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Roasted tomatoes with herb butter and cream cheese
Side Dish

Roasted tomatoes with herb butter and cream cheese

Sweet roasted tomatoes with creamy cheese and herb butter. A simple plate that works as a starter, a side, or on bread.

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4.9 (162)
35 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Tomatoes

    • 6 stk ripe tomatoes

  • Herb butter

    • 1.4 oz butter
    • 1 bundt fresh herbs (such as thyme, parsley or basil)
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

  • To serve

    • 3.5 oz cream cheese (such as soft cheese or goat's cheese)
    • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the tomatoes

    1. Halve the tomatoes and lay them cut-side up in an ovenproof dish.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Make the herb butter

    1. Chop the herbs finely and mix with soft butter, a little salt and pepper.
    5 min
    KnifeBowl
  3. 3

    Roast the tomatoes

    1. Dot herb butter over the tomatoes. Roast at 180 °C for about 25 minutes, until soft and lightly caramelised.
    25 min
    180°C
    Oven
  4. 4

    Finish with cream cheese

    1. Take the tomatoes from the oven and top with small dots of cream cheese. Scatter extra herbs if you like, and drizzle with a little olive oil.
    2 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

190kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

14g

Carbs

10g

Serving Size

200g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a side with grilled food or as a starter with bread.
  • • Also works as a topping on salads or pasta.
  • • Drizzle a little extra olive oil over just before serving.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Light white wine or rosé
  • • Alkoholfri: Lemon water or iced tea

Side Pairings

  • • Toasted bread
  • • Grilled fish

Dessert Pairings

  • • Lemon sorbet

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Warm briefly in the oven before serving.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen without the fresh cheese — add it only when serving.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Reheat in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 10–12 minutes. (150°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Ripe tomatoes carry the most flavour and sweetness.
  • • The herb butter can be made ahead and frozen in small portions.

Cooking

  • • Roast the tomatoes slowly so they caramelise without burning.
  • • Add the cream cheese after roasting so it stays creamy.

Serving

  • • Serve with fresh bread to catch the melted herb butter.
  • • Scatter extra herbs at the table for colour and freshness.

Variations

Flavor

  • With garlic
  • With chili
  • With balsamic

Health

  • Without butter
  • With light fresh cheese

Method

  • Oven-roasted
  • Grilled

Toppings

  • Fresh basil
  • Grated lemon zest
  • Toasted breadcrumbs

Author

C

Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.