Blue Cheese and Tomato Spread

Submitted by Chocolatl

"From the Greek Island of Chios. Adapted from The Foods of the Greek Islands. Posted for ZWT6. Tomatoes may be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 1min
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2.5 cups
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 907.18 g tomatoes, cored, halved and seeded
• 236.59 ml blue cheese, crumbled, at room temperature (aged Gorgonzola preferred)
• 118.29 ml feta cheese, crumbled
• 14.79-44.37 ml vodka (or white rum) (optional)
• 78.78 ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 29.58 ml chopped of fresh mint

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, cut side up.
3. Bake for 1 hour, until they shrink to half their original size.
4. Let cool, then puree.
5. Just before serving, mash cheeses together with a fork.
6. Stir in tomatoes; mixture should be somewhat coarse.
7. Add vodka or rum.
8. Drizzle with oil and stir to mix; oil should not be completely incorporated.
9. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with mint.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

This is so easy to make and is a great way to use up an abundance of tomatoes. I brought it to a party and everyone thought it was really tasty. I did have a problem with the consistency. I thought it would be a thicker, chunkier dip and I had planned to serve with crackers. At the last minute, I had to run to the store to get sliced baguette because it would have been too liquidy for a cracker. That being said, this could have been my own fault because I was too lazy to seed the tomatoes. Perhaps that contributed to more puree than would have otherwise happened. Not sure. I would be interested in seeing another reviewer's photo of this recipe having seeded the tomatoes.

 

[SarasotaCook]

Yum! Loved it. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but I do like gorgonzola, it is just a bit different. Loved the flavor combinations. Made it for a party tonight at friends. I have some crackers and a variety of veggies. Unique and something different. Love it!<br/>Thx