A great summer side or light meal, garden fresh tomatoes are sliced, dredged first in flour, then dipped in an egg wash, rolled in bread crumbs, topped with shredded cheese and passed under the broiler.
Broiled Tomatoes
When we think of a tomato with a crumb coating, the first thing that probably comes to mind are our well loved southern fried green tomatoes. We rarely think about doing something similar with these wonderfully fragrant and juicy red tomatoes we all love to devour this time of year.
If you're looking for something a little different to do with your bounty of garden tomatoes, this very old fashioned recipe just might be the ticket. Broiled tomatoes make a great light summer meal or can serve as a wonderful supper side. Let's enjoy those tomatoes while they actually taste like a tomato!
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Here's how to make my broiled tomatoes.
For this recipe, you can go two ways - either simply cutting the tomatoes in half for a more substantial side, or slicing them. I like them sliced. Then it's just a simple seasoning with salt, pepper, and a little Cajun seasoning if you like.
Preheat broiler on your oven and spray or brush a baking sheet with oil. Roll the tomatoes in flour.
Beat together the egg and water. Mix the Parmesan cheese into the bread crumbs and set aside. Dip the tomato slices into the egg.
Then, dredge them in the seasoned bread crumb until well coated.
Spray or drizzle top lightly with oil and place under the broiler with the door ajar, until lightly browned. Remove, carefully turn over and return to the broiler to brown the other side.
Sprinkle lightly with the shredded cheese.
Return to the broiler just until cheese has melted.
Garnish with chopped basil and serve with a dollop of a spicy Cajun mayonnaise, Comeback Sauce, Spicy Mustard Sauce, White Rémoulade Sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Delish!
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