Bacon-Tomato Bake
Cheese, bacon and tomato make tasty toppers for an easy hot Bisquick® open-face sandwich.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:50 min
Makes:6 servings
1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup water
1/2 lb bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
1 large tomato, cut into about 6 slices
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Additional chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, Parmesan cheese and water until moistened; spread in bottom of pan. Bake 12 minutes.
2. In medium bowl, mix bacon, onion, 3 tablespoons cilantro and the red pepper; sprinkle over partially baked dough. Place tomato slices on bacon mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
3. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden and cheese is melted. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve warm. Sprinkle with additional cilantro.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 1, increase bake time to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 750mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g); Protein 13g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Substitution
Use 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked ham (about 5 ounces) instead of the bacon.
Did You Know
Cilantro, also called Chinese parsley, is the bright green leaves and stems of the coriander plant. Typically used in Asian, Caribbean and Latin American cooking, it lends a distinctive flavor to any dish. Cilantro is usually sold in bunches and can be found year-round in most supermarkets.
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