B L't Stuffed Tomatoes


This is a great recipe to try, especially if you have an overabundance of garden tomatoes at the end of summer.

Steps


With a serrated knife , slice the tops off tomatoes and reserve tops.
Remove the cores and discard.
Using a small spoon , scoop out tomato pulp & seeds from the tomatoes , reserving 1 / 2 cup good tomato bits / pulp.
Let tomato shells drain upside-down on paper towels.
Meanwhile , in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat , cook bacon until crisp.
Transfer bacon to paper towel to drain.
Thinly slice lettuce into fine shreds and transfer lettuce to a medium or large mixing bowl.
Add reserved tomato bits or pulp , shredded cheddar cheese , green onions , mayonnaise , vinegar , beau monde seasoning and hot pepper sauce.
Stir until well blended.
Crumble the cooked bacon and stir into the lettuce mixture.
Place tomato shells upright on a large platter.
Spoon lettuce filling into the tomato shells , mounding slightly.
Replace tomato tops.
Serve immediately.

Ingredients


tomatoes, bacon, lettuce, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, white vinegar, beau monde seasoning, hot pepper sauce