Ingredients:
1/4 melted butter, plus
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs ( breadcrumbs MUST be dry)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
seasoning salt
black pepper
4 large ripe meaty tomatoes, cut in 1 inch sliced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese ( or more if desired)
Directions:
Set oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare a 15-inch cookie sheet with foil, spray with cooking spray.
Melt the butter in the microwave.
In a bowl, combine the DRY bread crumbs, 1/4 cup melted butter, Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste; mix well to combine.
Brush the tomato slices on both sides with the 2 Tbsp melted butter (you might need more butter than 2 Tbsps for this).
Coat the tomato slices in the bread crumb mixture (patting down firmly with hands to seal/coat well).
Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes; turn over with spatula, and bake for another 12-15 minutes or more or less depending on desired tomato texture.
Remove from oven.
Set oven to broil.
Sprinkle the grated mozza or cheddar on top of the baked tomato slices; broil under broiler until melted.
Serve hot or room temperature– delicious!
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.