Bacon-Tomato Cheese Toasts

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 8 strips bacon
• 4 slices Texas toast or other thick sandwich bread
• 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 5 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 small zucchini, very thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Core the tomatoes and thinly slice. Place in a colander in the sink and let drain for at least 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour of and reserve the drippings, leaving 1 Tablespoon in the skillet; toast the bread on one side in the drippings until golden. Place the bread, toasted side down, on a baking sheet.

3. Combine the cheeses with the mayonnaise, scallions and parsley in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture on the toasts, reserving about 1/3 cup. Crumble the bacon on top. Shake any excess liquid from the tomatoes; distribute the zucchini and tomatoes among the toasts. Dot with the reserved cheese mixture and season with pepper. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.