Stuffed Cherry Tomato Appetizer

Not a big stuffed cherry tomato fan? Well, I bet I can change your mind with this recipe. Every time I make it, I never have enough. They disappear faster than I can say, "Wait, there's more..." Try this appetizer out on your next party or gathering. You'll see what I mean.

What you'll need:
- 48 cherry tomatoes
- Salt
- 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 oz. cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp cognac or other good brandy
- 2 oz. pimiento stuffed green olives (chopped)
- Tobasco sauce
- 1/2 cup parsley (minced)

First, cut a thin slice from the stem end of each tomato and scoop out center pulp. Yes, it's a bit labor-intensive and you are wondering where is the "easy" part of this appetizer recipe? Well, what's easy about it, is the eating part. REAL easy.

Next, sprinkle inside with salt and invert the tomatoes on a paper towel for 10 or 15 minutes. Combine the cheeses and cognac. Blend until smooth and then add olives and 2 or 3 dashes of Tobasco sauce. Fill the drained tomatoes with the cheese mixture, sprinkle with parsley and serve it up!

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