These Bacon and Boursin Stuffed Tomatoes are beautiful and absolutely delicious — a perfect bite-sized appetizer for holiday parties.
November crept up quickly this year, and with it the flurry of holiday planning and parties. When life feels hectic, I find comfort in the kitchen. One recent weekend, after an early 10K with my daughter, I spent the day experimenting with small bites and party food. The result: these little stuffed tomatoes that combine creamy Boursin, smoky bacon, and a crunchy topping — ideal for a festive spread.
Holiday gatherings are a great excuse to bring out fun treats, and these stuffed tomatoes make an elegant, easy-to-eat addition to any buffet. They’re small, flavorful, and come together quickly. Plus, bacon.
Also try another holiday favorite, Best Stuffing Ever.
Bacon and Boursin Stuffed Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 3 strips bacon cooked and finely chopped
- 1 5.2 oz package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- ½ c light mayonnaise olive oil-based mayo recommended
- 1 t Dijon mustard
- 2 t Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
- pinch kosher salt
- 2 T panko
- 1 T Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 t extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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Using a serrated knife, slice the tops off the cherry tomatoes. Scoop out the flesh and seeds with a melon baller or small spoon. Arrange the tomato shells on a rimmed baking sheet. If needed, trim a thin slice from the bottom of a tomato to create a flat base so it stands upright.
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Preheat the oven broiler.
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In a bowl, mix the chopped bacon, Boursin, mayonnaise, Dijon, parsley, and a pinch of kosher salt until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off, then pipe the filling into each hollowed tomato shell.
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Combine panko, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and olive oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the filled tomatoes. Place the tray under the broiler for about 2 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Remove and let cool slightly before serving. Yield: approximately 40 appetizers.
