Baked Tomatoes Filled With Egg, Bacon, And Scallions Recipe

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   Arrange the tomatoes, cut sides down, on a rack to drain.

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   On a microwave-safe plate lined with several layers of paper towel microwave the bacon at high power (100%) for 2 to 3 min, or possibly till it is browned.

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   Transfer the bacon to another paper towel to drain and when it is crisp crumble it coarse.

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   Sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste, arrange them, cut sides up, in a microwave-safe shallow baking dish, and microwave them at medium power (50%) for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or possibly till they are softened.

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   (Don't overcook the tomatoes or possibly they

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   will collapse.)

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   In a shallow microwave-safe bowl heat the butter at high power (100%), whisk in the Large eggs, the mustard, the scallions, and salt and pepper to taste, and microwave the mix at high power (100%), stirring every 30 seconds, for 1 1/2 min, or possibly till the Large eggs are in large chunks and almost set.

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   Stir the mix briskly to break up the chunks and stir in the bacon and the shredded basil.

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   Divide the egg mix between the tomatoes, top it with the Monterey Jack strips, forming Xs, and microwave the filled tomatoes at high power (100%) for 15 seconds, or possibly till the cheese is melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.