Bacon stuffed tomatoes

  • 3 slices turkey bacon, cooked drained and chopped
    1/3 cup chopped romaine lettuce
    1/3 cup coarse soft whole wheat bread crumbs
    2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tsp. olive oil
    2 medium plum tomatoes
    1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
    2 tsp. acceptable mayonnaise
    Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. In medium bowl combine bacon, lettuce, crumbs, cheese, and olive oil; mix well. Set aside. Halve plum tomatoes lengthwise. Scoop out insides leaving 1/4- to 1/2-inch shell. Sprinkle inside of each tomato half with pepper. Brush with some of the mayonnaise. Mound bacon mixture in tomatoes; transfer to baking pan.

    3. Roast tomatoes, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until tomatoes start to wilt. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.

    Makes 2 servings.
  • This looks really good, and I'd like to try it, but I wonder about the lettuce... What texture did it have after cooking?
  • This does sound good, but I think I'd substitute spinach for the lettuce. I'm not sure I'd like the results of cooked romaine. Does it hold up well?
  • These sound very yummy! I need a change from just salad for a side dish with my meat. I will let you know what I think.
    Adagirl
  • great idea have to try that