Tuesday, October 22, 2013

BLT appetizers

These are addicting!  They are really easy to make and taste just like a blt, even though there is no bread and the "L" is exchanged for celery.

BLT appetizers
1 pkg. (8-10) Campari tomatoes (these are small, but bigger than a cherry tomato, I buy them at Wal-Mart)
4 stalks of celery
6 slices of cooked bacon (I buy the pre-cooked bacon at Costco.  Then microwave for 1 min. to crisp it)
3 Tbsp. mayo
1-2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese, finely grated
          Slice the celery lengthwise into about 4-5 long pieces.  Then slice across to cut very tiny, diced pieces.
Place diced celery in a small mixing bowl.  Cut or crumble the bacon and add it to the celery.  Add the mayo and parmesan cheese and mix everything together.  Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the insides and discard it, leaving just a tomato shell.  Fill the hollowed out tomatoes with the mixture.  You can reserve a little bacon for garnish if desired. (I usually cook an extra piece or two for this.)  Sprinkle just a light dusting of parmesan cheese on top.  Try not to eat them all! I dare you! :) They are very rich in taste!

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