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BL-Tomatoes

Source of Recipe


From "The Gourmet Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 14 (1-inch-diameter) cherry tomatoes
  
• 3/8 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 pound lean bacon (4 slices)
  
• 2 Tbsp thinly sliced scallions
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Cut a 1/8-inch-thick slice from bottom of each tomato with a serrated knife, so tomatoes will stand upright. Cut a 1/8-inch-thick slice from stem ends and gently scoop out pulp and seeds with melon ball cutter or a small spoon; discard. Sprinkle tomato shells with 1/4 teaspoon salt and invert on paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool, then finely crumble.
   
   
3. Stir together bacon, scallions, lettuce, mayonnaise, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Divide mixture evenly among tomato shells and arrange in a serving dish.
   
   Makes 14 hors d'oeuvres.