If you love tomatoes and cream cheese, you’ve gotta check out this amazing appetizer!
The fresh flavors of lemon and dill combine with cream cheese stuffed cherry tomatoes for a refreshing, tasty snack that is excellent for so many occasions.
Even better? They are perfect for anyone eating keto or low carb!
Low Carb Stuffed Tomatoes are a Great Snack or Appetizer
Topped with fresh dill, these cream cheese stuffed tomatoes with a hint of lemon are so easy to make, you can have them any time you want a fresh, low-carb snack.
They are perfect as a party appetizer, but also wonderful to serve the kids after school!
In fact, there are tons of ways to serve this stuffed tomatoes appetizer.
Here are some of my favorites:
- Side dish for brunch
- Part of family dinner – especially tasty when salmon is your entree!
- Tailgating parties or just for watching the big game at home
- Perfect for any holiday gathering – fresh tomatoes make it nice for spring holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day Because the dill, cream cheese and tomatoes are green, white, and red, you could easily enjoy these at Christmas, too! (Pro tip: For Christmas, I’d totally set them on the platter in the shape of a Christmas tree or wreath!)
Personally, I think this tomato appetizer is yummy enough that it really doesn’t need a holiday or special occasion.
Even if you’re just spending the evening watching your favorite movie with your special someone, these make a great snack.
Whip some up and you’ll see what I mean!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Keto stuffed tomatoes are a great bite-sized finger food for any time.
Here’s what you’ll need to make them:
1 package cream cheese
3 to 4 sprigs fresh dill, stems removed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 cherry tomatoes
How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
First prep your cherry tomatoes by slicing off the tops and carefully removing the insides with a small baby butter knife.
In a stand mixer or with a hand blender, combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, and fresh dill and blend well.
Place the cream cheese mixture in a piping bag or sturdy zipper bag with the end cut off.
Fill each tomato with the mixture.
Garnish your stuffed tomato appetizers with fresh dill and serve on a platter with lemon slices for a festive look.
More great appetizer recipes to enjoy:
Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Meatballs
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip
Cajun Shrimp Cups
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp Skewers
Easy Cranberry Brie Bites
Goat Cheese Logs (perfect on your cheese board)
Gochujan Glazed Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Loaded Baked Potato Footballs
Roasted Artichoke and Mozzarella Salad
Southwestern Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Beef Bites
Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites
Spicy Pecans
Instant Pot Barbecue Meatballs
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Lemon and Dill
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Bowl
- Mixer or Blender
- Piping Bag
- Scissors
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Cream Cheese
- 3-4 sprigs Fresh Dill
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 16 Cherry Tomatoes
Instructions
- Slice off the very tip of the tomato.16 Cherry Tomatoes
- Remove insides of tomato with a small baby butter knife.
- Place cream cheese, lemon juice, and dill in a mixer or medium bowl. Using a stand mixer or a hand blender, blend well.1 pkg Cream Cheese, 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice, 3-4 sprigs Fresh Dill
- Place in piping bag or ziplock and cut end. Fill each tomato with filling.
- Top with fresh dill for a seasonal look.
Notes
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Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.