Broiled Tomatoes

Description

Use up a bountiful crop of farmer's market or homegrown tomatoes by broiling them. They make a tasty side dish or perhaps a light lunch.

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes or 6 small tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Wash tomatoes and cut off stem ends.
2. Cut large tomatoes in 1-inch slices; cut small tomatoes in half crosswise.
3. Place cut side up on broiler pan.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Dot each slice with butter.
6. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
7. Broil until tomatoes are soft and the bread crumbs are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Serves 6.

Sources and Citations

• Family Fare, Food Management and Recipes, USDA #1, 1950 and 1978