Bacon-Tomato Cheese Toasts Recipe

Name: Bacon-Tomato Cheese Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe tomatoes; Kosher salt; 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; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 ripe tomatoes
Kosher salt
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
Freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Core the tomatoes and thinly slice.
3
Place in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; let drain for at least 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
5
Pour off and reserve the drippings, leaving 1 tablespoon in the skillet; toast the bread on one side in the drippings until golden (do this in batches, adding more drippings as needed).
6
Place the bread, toasted-side down, on a baking sheet.
7
Combine the cheeses with the mayonnaise, scallions and parsley in a bowl.
8
Spread the cheese mixture on the toasts, reserving about 1/3 cup.
9
Crumble the bacon on top.
10
Shake any excess liquid from the tomatoes; distribute the zucchini and tomatoes among the toasts.
11
Dot with the reserved cheese mixture and season with pepper.
12
Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
13
Serve warm.
14
Per serving: Calories 680; Fat 55 g (Saturated 15 g); Cholesterol 65 mg; Sodium 1,181 mg; Carbohydrate 28 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 19 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ripe tomatoes, Kosher salt, 8 strips bacon, 4 slices Texas toast or other thick sandwich bread, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Tomato Cheese Toasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Tomato Cheese Toasts

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