Broiled Cheese-Topped Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A nice side dish when fresh tomatoes abound. Ingredients:
3 large tomatoes |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
3 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated |
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs |
3/4 teaspoon basil |
6 slices toast, hot and buttered with |
butter |
Directions:
1. Cut tomatoes in half.
2. Place in a shallow pan, cut side up.
3. Dribble 1 teaspoon lemon juice over each half.
4. Sprinkle halves with salt and pepper.
5. Dot each half with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
6. Place under preheated broiler for 5 minutes.
7. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
8. Stir in cheese, breadcrumbs and basil; sprinkle over tomatoes.
9. Return to the broiler.
10. Brown lightly, about 2 minutes, Serve on toast rounds.
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