STUFFED TOMATOES 
4 lg. ripe tomatoes
6 slices bacon, diced
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c. commercial sour cream
1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp. dried basil

Cut a slice off stem end of tomato. Scoop out pulp. Place bacon in flat glass casserole. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon. Set aside.

Stir onion into bacon drippings. Cover with paper towel. Microwave at high 2 minutes.

Pierce spinach package with a fork. Place package on paper plate. Microwave at high 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well. Add spinach to onion. Stir in bacon, sour cream, cheese and basil. Fill tomato shell with this mixture. Place stuffed tomatoes in a glass casserole. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at high 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand covered for 1 minute.

Makes 4 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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