Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil Recipe

Name: Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices firm white sandwich bread; 1/4 lb sliced bacon (about 5 slices); 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar; 4 assorted medium heirloom tomatoes (2 lb total), cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices; 30 small fresh basil leaves; 1 1/2 oz blue cheese (preferably Maytag Blue), crumbled, at room temperature; Special equipment: a 3-inch round cookie cutter; Garnish: very small heirloom cherry or currant tomatoes

Servings: persons

6 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/4 lb sliced bacon (about 5 slices)
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
4 assorted medium heirloom tomatoes (2 lb total), cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices
30 small fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 oz blue cheese (preferably Maytag Blue), crumbled, at room temperature
Special equipment: a 3-inch round cookie cutter
Garnish: very small heirloom cherry or currant tomatoes

1
Cut 1 round from each bread slice with cookie cutter.
2
Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until crisp, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
3
Pour off bacon fat from skillet and reserve fat (do not clean skillet).
4
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast 3 bread rounds, turning over once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes total.
5
Transfer toasts to a rack to cool and season with salt and pepper.
6
Toast remaining 3 bread rounds in 1 1/2 tablespoons more oil in same manner.
7
Cook shallot in 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
8
Add vinegar and simmer, whisking, until emulsified, about 1 minute.
9
Season dressing with salt and pepper and keep warm, covered.
10
Crumble bacon.
11
Arrange bread rounds on 6 plates and divide tomato slices among them, stacking slices and sprinkling some basil and bacon between slices.
12
Sprinkle cheese and remaining basil and bacon over and around tomatoes.
13
Spoon some of warm bacon dressing over and around tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices firm white sandwich bread, 1/4 lb sliced bacon (about 5 slices), 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil 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.

Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil

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