Succulent cherry tomatoes are baked with a sliver of garlic inside. Optionally drizzle with olive oil and/or sprinkle with salt. You may wish to serve these with toothpicks. Perfect for the party on the patio!
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, slivered
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- kosher salt (optional)
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut a slit in one side of the cherry tomatoes, and insert a sliver of garlic into each. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake tomatoes about 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly shriveled. Serve warm.