Men need a healthy supply of bacon every day in order to survive. Well, maybe not, but they sure act like it!
Adding bacon to any meal can make it an instant winner.* Of course there's the bacon cheeseburger, but what about bacon mac n' cheese? How about some delicious bacon mashed potatoes? When Boyfriend has his friends over, their favorite thing that I make is bacon grilled cheese. I'm sure you've heard of these combinations before, but here's a fantastic appetizer that will get everyone talking. (Recipe from Allrecipes.com)
What you need:
-18 strips of bacon
-1 muffin pan
-1 head of lettuce
-1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
-Grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Take upside-down muffin tin and cover in foil- the runoff can get pretty messy, so I suggest leaving some extra on the sides and making a "skirt" to collect the grease. Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
Step 2: Weave the bacon (that's right, weave it!) into a mat that is 9 strips across and 9 strips wide. Cut into 9 even squares. Place each square over one of the foil covered muffin cups.
Step 3: Put the bacon in the oven for 10 minutes, or until it's crispy- you need it to be strong enough to form a kind of basket, so floppy bacon won't do! When they're done, remove them from the oven and let them sit until they're cool enough to touch. While you wait, chop/tear your lettuce into strips.
Step 4: When your bowls are cool enough, dab the grease off (optional) and fill with lettuce and tomatoes. Sprinkle cheese on top for extra deliciousness. Eat one before you put them out, because because by the time you go into the kitchen to get napkins for everyone, they'll disappear.
*Some meals may be improved by the addition of bacon, but will still not make said meal edible. For example: if I were to whip up a batch of fried brussel sprouts with bacon, my boyfriend would still not be a fan.
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