| | Crunchy Baked Tomatoes 4 large tomatoes
Peanut oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon basil leaves, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
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Use fully ripened tomatoes. Wash and cut in half. Lightly brush outer skin with oil or spray with vegetable spray. Place cut side up, in a baking dish. Sprinkle cut side with salt; set aside. In a small bowl combine cheese, bread crumbs, peanuts, melted margarine, basil and cayenne pepper. Blend. Spoon approximately 1 heaping tablespoon cheese mixture on top of each tomato. Bake in preheated 350ºF. oven for about 15 minutes. |
