This easy pepper jack and bacon stuffed tomato recipe is cute, festive, the perfect party appetizer!
Guys, today is a big day! And not just because I scooped the insides out of cherry tomatoes and decided to stuff them with bacon, cheese, and bread crumbs (although that’s pretty exciting too).
Is the suspense killing you? (Humor me, please)
Well, as much as I’d love to say that I made these glorious bite-sized appetizers because it’s what Thursdays deserve, these adorable apps were made for a virtual baby shower a few of us bloggers are hosting for three wonderful mommas-to-be!
Congratulations Natalie, Isadora, and Jessica on your bundles of joy! All three of you are going to be wonderful mothers and your little ones are so lucky to be born into your loving families!
For this virtual shower, we decided to do bite-sized appetizers or desserts to celebrate these three lovely ladies.
Now, 90% of the time, you can count on me for a good dessert. I will take any–any–excuse there is to make a dessert (chocolate is my life). But, sometimes, cheese and bacon sound about as good as any cake or brownie recipe.
Bacon and cheese. The comfort food of dreams.
Make these! You won’t regret it.
- 25 cherry tomatoes (as large as you can find)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 - 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 Tbsp bread crumbs, plain or Italian
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the broiler on your over and line a baking pan with foil.
- Scoop out the insides of each cherry tomato with a small spoon or pairing knife (if your tomatoes are large enough, a melon scooper will work as well). Lay all tomatoes cut side down onto a paper towel so any remaining liquid or seeds can drain out for about 10-15 minutes.
- Stuff each tomato with cheese and bacon, about 2-3 pieces of bacon per tomato and about 1-2 tsp of pepper jack cheese.
- Place all tomatoes in the baking dish and drizzle with 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top (they will mix with the cheese once broiled, but it gives it a nice flavor).
- Broil for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Best when served warm.
- Enjoy!
(If the tomatoes will not stand up on their own, cut a small sliver off the bottom of each to give it a flat surface.)
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
So I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I’ve never made stuffed tomatoes before! And I absolutely love them, so I need to change that after seeing this recipe. I love how easy this is, Michelle! Sounds delicious and so perfect for a baby shower!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I am DEFINITELY saving this recipe for the summer when I’m overloaded with more cherry tomatoes than I can handle! Seriously, these are genius and I am craving them currently, Michelle! 😉
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Very suspenseful post! Ha ha ha! These gems are absolute beauties. You are just slaying me with the cheese, bacon and tomato combo. Seriously drooling over here!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I am digging this idea! This is seriously the best way to eat tomatoes. I want the entire tray!!
Annie says
Oh my gosh I would eat too many of these lol! I eat grape tomatoes like candy, just pop them in my mouth! haha!
Kelly says
These are just the cutest! I love how simple and poppable they are! Perfect for a baby shower!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I totally expected you to do something sweet, but these look AH-MAZING!! I love that they are mini, so poppable 😉
Izzy @ She Likes Food says
I’ve never seen anything like these before and I’m in love! They sound so amazing and I don’t think I could stop popping them into my mouth! Thank you! 🙂
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Okay, yum! I would eat the whole tray if I was near these babies. What a great idea to stuff cherry tomatoes with all this deliciousness!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Well this is just the nicest surprise! I’m so lucky to have such great blogging friends! And I love this recipe! I grow so many grape tomatoes in the summer. This is a delicious and fantastic way to serve them up!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Those look amazing! I didn’t even consider doing something that wasn’t sweet – although I shocked myself by not going for chocolate! 🙂 These little stuffed tomatoes were a great choice, I can’t wait to make them, they look SO good!
marcie says
These bites look amazing, Michelle, and bacon and cheese are worth foregoing dessert! 🙂 I love how easy they are and I’m sure they disappear very quickly!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
What a flavorful and easy appetizer or hors d’oeuvre 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Oh my gosh, how cute are these little tomatoes!? And anything stuffed with bacon and cheese has got to be amazing! You ladies are the best– thanks so much for helping us celebrate our little ones! XOXO!
Yumvilla says
I want the entire tray!! thanks you!