This dish is the perfect light and easy weeknight meal. Serve with rice and crusty bread to complete the meal.
4 large, ripe tomatoes, at room temperature
1 c. bread crumbs, regular or seasoned
3 T. olive oil
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 T. chopped fresh parsley
2 T. chopped fresh chives
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
12 slices bacon, chopped
3 oz. Brie cheese or Mozzarella cheese, cut in slices
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an oven-proof dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain off fat and set aside. Saute garlic and onion in the same skillet until onion is translucent. Set aside.
Hollow out the tomatoes; squeeze some of the seeds out.
Rub tomatoes with olive oil; salt and pepper the outside and inside of the tomatoes.
In a bowl, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, garlic, onion and cooked bacon.
Stuff into the tomatoes and place into the baking dish.
Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and place the Brie cheese on top of each tomato; bake 5 minutes.
Makes 4.