Stuffed Tomato

Directions

1. 1
   Position an oven rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
2. 2
   Cut the tomatoes crosswise, and pop out the seeds.
3. 3
   Season with some of the salt and place cut-side down on a paper towel to drain.
4. 4
   Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Transfer to the paper towel with the tomatoes.
6. 6
   Cook the shallot until tender, about 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the spinach, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stir until heated through and somewhat dry, about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer to a board to cool.
9. 9
   Add the crisp bacon into a bowl and toss with the spinach, cheese, and bread crumbs.
10. 10
    Place the tomato on a foil-lined baking pan, season with pepper and stuff each with some of the spinach stuffing.
11. 11
    Broil until warm throughout and tops are brown, about 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve.