Cheesy Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

5.00 (7)
⏱ 50 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🌶 italian 🏷 Vegetable

This Italian vegetable dish makes a fantastic accompaniment to any main course. Ripe tomato slices are brushed with butter, coated in a seasoned parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, then baked until crisp. They are finished with a layer of melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese under the grill. The recipe offers flexibility, as the cheese topping is optional and the tomatoes can be broiled instead of baked, though baking is recommended to prevent burning.

Cheesy Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

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)

Method

  1. Heat your oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line a 15-inch cookie sheet with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
  3. Melt the required butter in a microwave.
  4. Mix the dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the melted butter, grated parmesan cheese and black pepper together in a bowl until well combined.
  5. Use the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter to brush both sides of each tomato slice.
  6. Press each buttered tomato slice firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat it thoroughly.
  7. Transfer the coated slices onto your prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake them for 12-15 minutes, then flip them over and bake for a further 12-15 minutes to achieve your preferred texture.
  9. Take the baking sheet out of the oven.
  10. Adjust your oven setting to broil.
  11. Scatter the grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese over the baked tomatoes and place them under the broiler until the cheese has melted.
  12. These are best served either hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium564600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryVegetable
Cuisineitalian
AuthorKittencalrecipezazz