Vera Cruz Tomatoes

Name: Vera Cruz Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/2 lb torn fresh spinach; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 4 medium tomatoes; 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (needs to be fresh)

Submitted by skullnspice

"This side dish is so good!! It goes perfect as a holiday side dish or as a small lunch. It's easy to make and super delicious!"

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photo by laurabethj1957

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 slices bacon
¹⁄₄ cup diced onion
¹⁄₂ lb torn fresh spinach
¹⁄₂ cup sour cream
1 dash hot pepper sauce
4 medium tomatoes
¹⁄₂ cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (needs to be fresh)

directions

Cut tops off tomatoes and scoop out centers, leaving tomato bowls. Sprinkle salt inside tomato to draw out some moisture, set aside.
Cook the bacon till crisp in a frying pan. Drain; reserving 2 Tablespoons of the drippings. Crumble the bacon, set aside.
Cook onion in drippings, stir in fresh spinach. Cover and cook till tender about 3-5 minute Remove from heat.
Stir in sour cream, pepper sauce, and bacon.
Pour any juice out of tomato bowls, fill with spinach mixture.
Bake in pan at 375 for 20-25 minute.
Top with cheese and heat till cheese melts and is bubbly.