Baked Tomato Heaven Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Tomato Heaven

• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• Fresh Spinach
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste)
• 4 large beefsteak tomatoes
• Swiss Cheese
• Salt to taste

How to Make Baked Tomato Heaven

1. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
2. Sauté 1/2 medium onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings until translucent.
3. Add 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped, and cook until wilted.
4. Stir in the crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste). Remove from heat.
5. Slice off the tops of 4 large beefsteak tomatoes and scoop out the centers, reserving the pulp (optional: chop and add to filling).
6. Lightly salt the inside of each tomato.
7. Fill each tomato generously with the spinach mixture.
8. Top each tomato with 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Place tomatoes in a shallow baking dish and bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.