Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

365 Snacks, Hor D’Doeuvres and Appetizers BLT without the bread

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 1  pint cherry tomatoes, stemmed
•  salt
• 4  scallions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned, 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop finely.
2. Using a small serrated knife, cut a thin slice from the bottom of each tomato so they will stand upright.
3. Scoop out tomato seeds and pulp with a small spoon or grapefruit knife.
4. Lightly salt tomato cavities and let drain upside down on paper towels for 20 minutes at room temperature.
5. In a small bowl, combine bacon, scallions and mayonnaise. Stir until well mixed.
6. Using a small spoon, stuff mixture into tomato cavities, mounding slightly. Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.