Tomato Delights

Ingredients

• 6 ripe tomatoes
• salt
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup regular cooked rice
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and cut tops off tomatoes; scoop out pulp.

2. 2

   Sprinkle inside of tomato shells lightly with salt; invert to drain.

3. 3

   Chop pulp.

4. 4

   Saute green pepper and onion in butter.

5. 5

   Add tomato pulp rice egg and seasoning, mix well.

6. 6

   Stir in cheese and bacon, saving small amount of each to sprinkle on top.

7. 7

   Fill tomatoes with rice mixture.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with reserved cheese and bacon.

9. 9

   Place tomatoes in greased shallow baking dish.

10. 10

    Add small amount of water.

11. 11

    Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.