Baked Tomato Slices with Parmesan
These Baked Tomatoes are baked in the oven with basil, parmesan and panko breadcrumbs. They are juicy, flavorful and cheesy. A perfect appetizer or side dish for any time of the year.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 large or 6 medium tomatoes about 1 ½ lb
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup fresh chopped basil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F . Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Slice tomatoes about ¼ inch thick. Place on the baking sheet. Drizzle oil on top and sprinkle garlic, salt, pepper and chopped basil (leaving a spoon or two for the garnish). Bake for 10 minutes in the oven.
- Combine parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Remove sliced tomatoes from the oven.
- Sprinkle cheese mixture on the tomatoes and bring back in the oven. Bake until the cheese is browned and the tomatoes are bubbly, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Tomatoes can be heated for 30 to 60 seconds in the microwave or put them in the oven or air fryer for about 5 minutes.