Mini BBT's (Bacon Basil Stuffed Tomatoes)

These are wicked good.  Bite size morsels of salty, semi spicy, juicy deliciousness that dances on the tongue.  Almost impossible to eat just one.  In fact, I can guarantee you won't stop there. 
These take a tiny bit of time to make but once they're done, they can be popped in the fridge for an hour.  Amazing for cocktail hour.  I have slightly spiced things up by mixing Sriracha with mayo to take it to another level....follow the link for the recipe....  http://delishdishcooks.blogspot.ca/#!/2013/02/spicy-mayo.html You can control the heat.  I naturally chose Basil because of the love affair between it and a tomato instead of something like spinach or lettuce. 
These bad boys look so cute on a platter and your guests will love the effort you put into them.  To make things easier, I suggest a sharp paring knife for the tomato's and a squeeze bottle, which you can pick up at a dollar store or restaurant supply store, for the mayo. 
Give it a whirl!!

Mini BBT's

24 Approx

Pint of Round Cherry Tomatoes (grape tomato's won't stand up)
5-6 large Basil leaves, sliced or torn into quarters
2 portions of Spicy Mayo (see link above), you can always store extra in the fridge
4-6 slices of bacon, cooked almost crisp

Slice a tiny piece off the bottom of a tomato so it stands upright.  Slice the top off and gently scoop out most of the seeds.  Flip upside down and let drain while doing the same to the remaining tomatoes. 
Place a piece of Basil in the tomato, top with a squirt or dollop of the mayo and pop a piece of bacon in.  Continue with the remaining tomatoes.  Once done, they can be refrigerated for up to an hour.
* A lot of this can be prepared ahead.  Cook the bacon ahead, make the mayo ahead and drain the tomatoes 1/2 hour before you prepare them.  However, don't tear the Basil in advance because the edges tend to turn a bit dark.