These stuffed tomatoes are very versatile. Serve them as an appetizer, side or even as a light dish with a salad or crusty bread.
4 ripe tomatoes, at room temperature
1 c. bread crumbs/Panko
3 T. olive oil
1/2-3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
3-4 T. chopped parsley
2-3 t. chopped chives
1 small onion, finely chopped
12 slices bacon
3 oz. Brie cheese, cut in slices
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook bacon until crispy. Drain off fat; set aside. Crumble. (You can also make the bacon in the oven.)
Wash tomatoes; hollow them out and remove as many seeds as you can.
Rub tomatoes with olive oil, then salt and pepper the outside of the fruit.
In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, onion and cooked bacon. Stuff mixture into the tomatoes. Place into an oven-proof baking dish.
Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven; place the Brie cheese on each tomato and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Makes 4.