Broiled Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 large firm tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Cajun seasoning, to taste
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 cup of self rising flour
• Olive oil
• 1/4 cup of shredded cheese (Swiss or Mozzarella)
• 1/2 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Preheat broiler and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Sprinkle tomato slices on both sides with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Beat together the egg and water. Mix the Parmesan cheese into the bread crumbs. Dip the tomato slices into the flour first, then into the egg, then into the seasoned bread crumbs and place on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle top lightly with olive oil and place under the broiler with the door ajar, until lightly browned. Remove, carefully turn over and return to the broiler to brown the other side. Sprinkle lightly with the shredded cheese and return to the broiler just until cheese has melted. Garnish with chopped basil and serve with a dollop of a spicy Cajun mayonnaise, Comeback Sauce, Spicy Mustard Sauce, White Rémoulade Sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Note: I used Progresso Garlic and Herb seasoned bread crumbs and a Creole tomato mayonnaise.

*Courtesy of:  Deep South Dish