Ingredients

  • 4 large onions
  • 8 slices bacon, cut in small squares
  • 1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 c. bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. dried marjoram
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small ripe tomato, peeled and diced

Method

  • Very carefully hollow out onion, leaving shell 1/2-inch thick. Place shell in saucepan with water to cover; bring to boil and cook 6 minutes.
  • Place bacon in skillet set over medium heat until just about transparent.
  • Add chopped onions; saute 3 minutes until onions begin to color.
  • Remove and mix with the parsley, bread crumbs and marjoram.
  • Stir well and add beaten egg, Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in tomato pieces.
  • Spoon stuffing in onion shell.
  • Place in greased baking dish, cover dish with foil and bake 1 hour at 375° until they are tender when pierced with fork.
  • Let sit about 5 minutes before serving.