Tomato Towers With Blue Cheese and Bacon

This delicious tomato tower recipe makes a great snack or side dish to a rice or pasta main course.

• Family Dinner

You Will Need
6 slices firm white sandwich bread
6 large heirloom tomatoes, assorted colors, if possible
6 slices bacon, chopped, sautéed, drained (reserve grease)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

What to Do
1. Using a cookie cutter, cut bread into rounds; toast on both sides. Slice tomatoes into 1/3 inch slices.

2. Warm bacon grease in skillet, adding half the salt and black pepper. Add vinegar; slowly whisk in oil. Remove from heat.

3. Build a tomato tower on each bread round, alternating 2-4 slices from different tomatoes; sprinkle each with salt, pepper and a dab of cheese.

4. Spoon warm dressing over tomato, top with cooked bacon and serve with rice or pasta as a main course.

Serves: 6

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