#BrunchWeek: Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
A great appetizer for spring, these cherry tomatoes are stuffed with a cheese filling and topped with bacon.
Servings: 12 -24
Calories:
Ingredients
- 12 campari cocktail tomatoes or 24 cherry tomatoes
- 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- green onions chopped
Instructions
- 1. Slice off the tops of each tomato then use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the inside.
- 2. In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, garlic powder and onion powder until combined. Add in crumbled bacon and chopped green onions, reserving a small amount of both as an additional garnish.
- 3. Spoon or pipe the mixture into each of the tomatoes, garnishing each with remaining crumbled bacon and green onions.
- 4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made 1 day in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator.