BLT Stuffed Tomatoes

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes (about 32)
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce leaves from the heart
• Salt

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cut off the stem ends of the tomatoes and discard. Using a paring knife, remove the seeds and discard; place the tomatoes cut side down on paper towels to drain.

2.Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate, then finely chop.

3.Stir together the mayonnaise and chipotle and spoon into a resealable bag. Cut off the tip of one corner.

4.Place the tomatoes cut side up on a platter and press some romaine inside each tomato; sprinkle with salt. Pipe some chipotle mayo over the romaine and top with bacon.

Make it ahead:
Stuff the tomatoes with the romaine a few hours before your get-together. Just before serving, sprinkle with salt, add the chipotle mayo and top with the bacon.