BAKED TOMATOES FILLED WITH EGG, BACON, AND SCALLIONS

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Categories     Egg     Tomato     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), a 1/2-inch slice cut from the stem end of each and is carded and the pulp scooped out
4 slices of lean bacon
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs, beaten lightly
1/4 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh basil leaves plus basil sprigs for garnish
thin 2-inch strips of Monterey Jack

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomatoes, cut sides down, on a rack to drain. On a microwave-safe plate lined with several layers of paper towel microwave the bacon at high power (100%) for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is browned. Transfer the bacon to another paper towel to drain and when it is crisp crumble it coarse. Sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste, arrange them, cut sides up, in a microwave-safe shallow baking dish, and microwave them at medium power (50%) for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until they are softened. (Do not overcook the tomatoes or they will collapse.)
  • In a shallow microwave-safe bowl melt the butter at high power (100%), whisk in the eggs, the mustard, the scallions, and salt and pepper to taste, and microwave the mixture at high power (100%), stirring every 30 seconds, for 1 1/2 minutes, or until the eggs are in large chunks and almost set. Stir the mixture briskly to break up the chunks and stir in the bacon and the shredded basil. Divide the egg mixture between the tomatoes, top it with the Monterey Jack strips, forming Xs, and microwave the filled tomatoes at high power (100%) for 15 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

Sudarshan Shahi
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These are a great way to use up leftover bacon and eggs. I always have them on hand for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


Michael Foster
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I'm making these for the second time this week. They're so good!


Syed Arshad
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing!


GxstyFN GxstyFN
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I thought these were just okay. The bacon was a bit too greasy for me.


Altaf hassan
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These were a little too bland for my taste.


Aaron Harvey
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I've made these tomatoes several times now and they're always a hit. I love that they can be made ahead of time.


Samir Bhat
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These are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ziddi Jutt Jutt
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I'm not usually a fan of tomatoes, but these were amazing! The bacon and eggs added so much flavor.


tara
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I made these tomatoes for a brunch party and they were a huge success!


Christine M. Wood
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These baked tomatoes were a hit with my family! The combination of bacon, eggs, and scallions was delicious, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked.