Tomatoes with Cheese and Garlic in the Oven
Made from simple ingredients, quick to prepare, and crispy! Tomatoes with Cheese and Garlic in the Oven is a light hot appetizer for both special occasions and everyday meals. It cooks very quickly, making it ideal for unexpected guests.
Updated : 16 September, 2025
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
300 grams
Tomato
60 grams
Hard cheese
50 grams
Mayonnaise
1
Garlic
10 grams
Dill
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use cheese that holds its shape and doesn’t spread under high heat. Parmesan, low-moisture mozzarella, or another semi-dry cheese works well. I used Parmesan.
Step 2
Wash and dry the tomatoes, then slice them into moderately thick rounds. Use ripe but firm tomatoes; soft ones will collapse. Plum and pink tomatoes are ideal - they’re sweet and aromatic.
Step 3
Grate the cheese on a medium grater.
Step 4
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with pressed garlic. Fresh garlic can be substituted with ½ tsp of dry garlic.
Step 5
Wash, dry, and finely chop dill. Optionally, replace or complement with other herbs like parsley, cilantro, green onions, or a mix.
Step 6
Place tomato slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If using regular parchment, lightly oil it to prevent sticking. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Spread mayonnaise-garlic mixture on each tomato slice.
Step 8
Heap grated cheese on top. Place in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven under the grill and bake 5-7 minutes until the cheese is golden.
Step 9
Sprinkle the baked tomatoes with chopped dill.
Step 10
Transfer the hot appetizer to a plate and serve immediately. Enjoy!