Broiled Tomatoes

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

Steps

 * 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