Tomato Towers with Blue Cheese Bacon
Elevate your appetizer game with these stunning Tomato Towers with Blue Cheese Bacon! Bursting with layers of flavor and texture, this no-fuss recipe combines ripe, juicy tomato slices with tangy blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon, and fragrant fresh basil. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil ties the dish together, creating a harmonious balance of savory and sweet. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a light starter, these towers are quick to make, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or treating yourself to a gourmet snack, these stacked delights are sure to delight your taste buds with their beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cups Blue cheese crumbles
- 6 slices Bacon
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Slice the tomatoes horizontally into thick, even slices (about 1/2 inch each) and lightly sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
On a serving plate, begin stacking the tomato towers. Start with a slice of tomato as the base, add a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles, a few chopped bacon pieces, and one fresh basil leaf. Repeat layering until you reach the top slice of tomato.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each tower and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of creamy, crispy, and juicy textures with every bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 3983 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2271 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
