Name: Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices firm white sandwich bread; 1/4 lb sliced bacon (about 5 slices); 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot; 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar; 4 assorted medium heirloom tomatoes (2 lb total), cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices; 30 small fresh basil leaves; 1 1/2 oz blue cheese (preferably Maytag Blue), crumbled, at room temperature; Garnish: very small heirloom cherry or currant tomatoes; a 3-inch round cookie cutter

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Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and BasilAnna Williams

Cooks' notes:

·Toasts can be made 3 hours ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
·Dressing can be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat before proceeding.

·Tomatoes can be sliced 1 hour ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.

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