Al Fresco Uncured Chicken Bacon has 70% less fat and 40% less sodium than pork bacon. Now I’ve tried turkey bacon before and expected something similar. I stand corrected. Tasted like regular bacon with great flavor. It comes both uncooked and precooked and ready to use. If you’re interested in trying it, check out your zip code for stores in the USA that sell it. This is NOT a sponsored post.
Memorial Day is coming soon with the remembrance of those who gave their lives for our country. It also marks the beginning of summer for most of us in the USA. Today I’m sharing a simple cold appetizer which is perfect for cookouts, parties, and other get-togethers. It’s an easy recipe for stuffed cherry tomatoes with bacon crumbles, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, and parsley. Emptying the little tomatoes and stuffing them may be a little messy, but it’s not hard to do.
I must first discuss bacon which despite its outstanding taste, can be bad for your health with a high fat and salt level. As I’ve written before, I haven’t bought pork bacon in years for health reasons. I currently use Al Fresco Chicken Bacon. I buy the pre-cooked bacon and heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds. It comes out crispy and warm and has 70% less fat and 40% less salt than regular bacon. The miracle is the taste is just like pork bacon!
Second I must emphasize the importance of using fresh ingredients like grated parmesan. Don’t use bacon bits or a can of grated parmesan if you want great flavor. Crumble the cooked bacon and add the mayonnaise, green onion, fresh parsley, and fresh grated parmesan. Stuff the cherry tomatoes and cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours and then serve cold. They will disappear; I guarantee that and you might want to double the recipe for crowds. Garnish with parsley or green onion if desired.
Stuffed Bacon & Cheese Cherry Tomatoes
Use organic when available. Makes approximately 8 servings with 2 pints of cherry tomatoes.
Bacon & Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes (about 24)
- 1 lb bacon cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or mayonnaise substitute
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook bacon, drain, and crumble
- Cut a very small portion of the bottom of each tomato so that they stand upright
- Cut a small slice from the top of each cherry tomato
- Using a melon baller or a small spoon carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp of each tomato & discard
- Place each little tomato upside down on a paper towel to drain
- In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic, bacon, green onions, and parsley until well blended
- Stuff each cherry tomato with the bacon mixture using a very small spoon
- Garnish with fresh parsley, green onions, or other herbs as desired
- Cover tray of stuffed tomatoes and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to blend flavors
- Serve chilled
Enjoy!
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I love stuffed tomatoes but have never thought of stuffing them with bacon. My Italian friend gave me a delicious recipe where you stuff them with rice and garlic. They’re a perfect accompaniment to a BBQ 🙂
#MMBC
that does sound good and is healthier too
…everything is better with bacon.
I adore stuffed tomatoes! The cheese and bacon filling sounds fabulous, Carol.
Those look tasty. You are SO right about fresh ingredients!
Ohh! These look like tasty little snacks. I will have to keep this in mind as I am hoping in a few months I will have plenty of cherry tomatoes from my garden.
Mostly everyone in my family except for me hates tomatoes 🙁
Gracias por la receta. se ve muy rica. Te mando un beso.
This looks like a nice low carb appetizer, Carol. I have been reducing my carbohydrate intake for a couple weeks and I’m collecting low car recipes on a Pinterest board. Adding this one! Thanks!
I love Pinterest and have special boards too.
I really like cherry tomatoes and these sound lovely for a potluck. but would hate to throw all that good ‘middle stuff’ away — Probably I could throw it into the save for soup jar.
That’s a great idea; soup is the perfect place to add tomato stuff.
What a nice app this would make. I’ve never tried something like this before and it is tomato season!
they are fun and tasty – have fun!
Hi Carol. Thank you for this recipe. I just had a birthday and I have made a promise to myself to get serious about my health. It’s not easy because I live with a meat lover and a bacon finatic. 🙂 I’ve tried turkey bacon and I don’t like it. I’ve never heard of this chicken bacon, but I will give it a try if I can find it. You’re the best. I hope you are still healing well. Pinned.
Check out the website for zip codes and I have my fingers crossed that it’s at a store near you. I don’t like turkey bacon either. I was hesitant to try this but I’m glad I did. To me it tastes like bacon. I hope it does for you too. Saying a prayer for your health endeavors – we all need prayers, don’t we?
These look so delicious… nothing says summer like tomatoes! Can’t wait to try them!
Happy Memorial Day!
Outstanding – love it as the tomato is still raw. I can eat a tray of raw tomatoes, but dislike baked, cooked tomato. Pinning this one for sure.
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I’m so happy you like the tasty appetizer – I’ll try to stop by this afternoon.
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This looks so yummy. I confess I’m a bacon and cheese lover. I have never stuffed cherry tomatoes before, but this makes me willing to try!
It’s not hard – give it a try!
Oh these look amazing! I always grow plenty of tomatoes in my greenhouse, so I will definitely be trying this out. Pinned too! 🙂
thanks for the pin – have a great Sunday!
Stuffed tomatoes are always delicious, and it is great when cheese is added. This sounds a delicious finger food. I like to try.
Thanks for sharing… #MMBC