Blt Nibbles Recipes

BLT BITES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off each tomato top. Scoop out and discard pulp. Invert the tomatoes on a paper towel to drain. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate for several hours.

BLT BITES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a small skillet; heat over medium heat until beginning to sizzle. Reduce the heat to medium low; cook until crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the breadcrumbs to the hot bacon fat; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and crunchy, about 3 minutes. Remove the breadcrumbs to a separate paper towel-lined plate, spread evenly, and then sprinkle with the Parmesan to melt slightly.
• With a rubber spatula, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt in a bowl. Add the shredded romaine; toss well to coat.
• Cut a small amount off the bottom of each tomato to create a flat surface to sit on. Then cut off the tops as well. Run a small knife around the inside of the tomatoes to loosen the flesh. Using a 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out and discard the insides of each tomato.
• Divide the bacon among the tomatoes, pushing it down slightly. Top with some of the romaine, followed by the bacon-parmesan breadcrumbs. Serve at room temperature.

BLT NIBBLES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato.
• Scoop out and discard the pulp (I use the handle end of a small teaspoon, or use a melon-baller).
• Invert tomatoes on paper towels to drain.
• In a small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Spoon into tomatoes.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHEF JOHN'S BLT PASTA

Steps:

• Pour olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until almost crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off heat. Hold a paper towel with tongs and mop up excess bacon grease with the paper towel, leave about 2 teaspoons bacon grease in the skillet.
• Stir minced garlic and lemon zest into bacon in the skillet and let cook in residual heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir creme fraiche into bacon mixture.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in 2 cups of ditalini. Cook till tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and add pasta to the skillet. Stir pasta thoroughly into bacon and creme fraiche mixture.
• Return skillet to medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Mix in arugula, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds, and turn off heat.
• Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir again and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

BLT BITES

Steps:

• Lay the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy on both sides, flipping once, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate and blot any excess grease with paper towels. Let cool slightly then cut each bacon strip into 4 equal pieces.
• While the bacon is cooking, heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Add the baguette slices and cook, watching closely, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Spread each baguette slice with mayonnaise. Stack the toppings on each slice in the following order: lettuce leaf, tomato slice, bacon, and a sprinkle of scallions and sea salt.
• Arrange on a platter and serve.