tomatoes stuffed with bacon and corn bread

Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

These are great in the summer when made with really ripe home grown tomatoes, but you can make them with supermarket tomatoes also. Play around with the seasonings. Use different herbs to taste, like parsley or my favorite, basil. Add some freshly grated Parm for a tasty zing. Source: unknown

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tomatoes stuffed with bacon and corn bread

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes
  • 2 cups crumbled corn bread
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked til crisp and crumbled
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped
  • coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make tomatoes stuffed with bacon and corn bread

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Coat baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Halve tomatoes horizontally with serrated knife. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out pulp and reserve.
  • 3
    Mix tomato pulp, corn bread, mayonnaise, bacon, scallions and thyme in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4
    Spoon corn bread mixture into tomato shells. transfer stuffed tomatoes in single layer to prepared baking dish. Bake til heated through, about 20 minutes. serve. Serves 8 Source: Home Plate Cooking

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