BACON-STUFFED TOMATOES
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- Aug 9, 2016
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BACON-STUFFED TOMATOES 6 lg. tomatoes (about 2 lbs.) 1/4 tsp. salt 4 strips bacon, diced 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 2 1/2 c. fresh bread cubes (1/2") 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.) 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper
Slice tops of tomatoes and discard. Scoop pulp from center with spoon, leaving 3/4" thick shell. Sprinkle inside of shell with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn shells upside down and let drain. Chop pulp and drain well. Combine bacon, onion, celery and garlic in 10" glass pie plate. Cover with waxed paper. microwave at high setting 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring after 4 minutes.
Combine tomato pulp, bread cubes, 3/4 cup of the cheese, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in bowl. Pour bacon mixture over bread mixture, mixing well. Spoon 1/2 cup filling into each tomato. Arrange filled tomatoes in ring in same pie plate.
Microwave at high setting 6 minutes or until hot, rotating dish one quarter turn after 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Microwave at high setting 1 minute more or until cheese is melted. Makes 6 servings.
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