Best Blt Tomato Cups Recipes

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BLT TOMATO CUPS



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Five ingredients, three steps and 30 minutes are all it takes to make these delicious BLT appetizers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices
12 small plum (Roma) tomatoes
3 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce (6 leaves)
2 tablespoons ranch dressing
2 tablespoons coarsely crushed garlic and butter flavor croutons

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon 5 to 7 minutes until crisp; drain on paper towels.
  • With serrated knife, cut each tomato in half crosswise. Using teaspoon, scoop out seeds and pulp from each tomato half, leaving enough tomato for a firm shell. If necessary, cut small slice from bottom so tomato half stands upright.
  • In medium bowl, combine lettuce and ranch dressing. Using small tongs or fingers, fill tomato shells evenly with lettuce mixture. Sprinkle with bacon and croutons. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BLT TOMATO CUPS



BLT Tomato Cups image

I had something simular at a restaurant and it was good, but I felt that I could make it better....Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Myra Lawrence

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 small roma tomatoes
3 c romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
6 slice bacon, cut into 1-1/2 inch slices
2 Tbsp mayonnaise or ranch dressing
2 Tbsp crushed any flavor croutons

Steps:

  • 1. In nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel. With serrated Knife cut a small slice from the bottom and tops of tomatoes so they will stand up. and then cut each tomato in half crosswise. Using a teaspoon, scoop out seeds and pulp from each tomato halve leaving enough tomato to have a firm shell.
  • 2. In medium bowl, combine lettuce, mayonnaise or ranch dressing. using fingers or large spoon, fill tomato halves with lettuce mixture, sprinkle with bacon and croutons. Serve immediately.

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