Blushing Rice Tomato Cups

Makes 6 servings.
==Ingredients==
* 6 large firm ripe tomatoes
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
* 1/2 cup chopped Onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 1 8-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1 4-ounce can sliced Mushrooms, drained
* 1/2 cup (2 ounces) diced Cheddar Cheese, divided
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon paprika
==Directions==
# Cut slice from top of each tomato. Remove pulp; reserve. Sprinkle tomato shells with salt and black pepper; turn upside down on paper towel to drain.
# Place tomatoes in greased large baking dish; place dish in pan filled with 1/2-inch hot water.
# Bake at 375 degrees 20 to 25 minutes.
# Cook Onion and green pepper in butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender.
# Stir in rice, corn, tomato pulp, Mushrooms, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; heat thoroughly.
# Add 1/4 cup Cheese. Spoon into tomato shells. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Cheese; sprinkle with paprika.
# Spoon any leftover mixture in baking pan and bake with tomatoes. Serve tomatoes surrounded by extra mixture.
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