Cheddar Broiled Tomatoes Recipes

CRUSTY BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with oven rack 5 1/2 inches from heat. Cut tomatoes in half. Spread cut sides with mustard; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
• Place tomato halves on baking sheet. Combine butter, breadcrumbs, and cheese. Spoon crumb mixture on top of each tomato half.
• Broil 2 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and tomatoes are thoroughly heated.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat your broiler on high. Position an oven rack 6 inches below the heating element (not directly below).
• Cut the tomatoes in half. Cut a tiny sliver from the bottom of each half, so that the tomatoes can stand upright without wobbling.
• Spray the tomatoes all over with olive oil. Place them on a broiler-safe rimmed baking dish, cut side up.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Top with Parmesan, 2 tablespoons for each tomato half.
• Broil until the cheese is golden brown, 3-5 minutes.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven, preheat the broiler, and and arrange tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and brush onto the tops of the tomatoes.
• Combine bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes.
• Place under the broiler until topping starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
• Transfer tomatoes to a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.

BROILED CHEDDAR TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix cheese, green pepper, Worcestershire, mustard, mayonnaise, onion and pepper.
• Place sliced tomatoes on toasted bread and divide cheese mixture evenly among them. Gently press cheese mixture onto tomatoes with the back of a spoon until tomatoes are completely covered.
• Broil until bubbling and golden brown.

FOUR-CHEESE BROILED TOMATO SLICES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut each tomato into five slices. Spread each with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese mixture is golden brown and tomatoes are heated through.

GRITS WITH BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups of water and salt to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Stirring constantly, add grits in a slow, steady stream. Lower heat to maintain a rapid simmer and cook, stirring, until water is absorbed and grits are smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 1/2 cups cheddar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler. Divide grits among six small, shallow, ovenproof bowls. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer bowls to a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cheese melts and is bubbling, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

OPEN-FACED TOMATO AND CHEDDAR GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Melt butter with remaining tablespoon oil. Brush over cut sides of bread. Broil until top edges are just golden.
• Arrange tomatoes over bread, slightly overlapping. Top with cheese. Place on baking sheet; broil until cheese has melted and is bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes.