You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto

In our backyard garden, we are lucky to always have a plentiful tomato yield. When playing in the backyard, my girls always disappear beyond the garden gate to snack on their favorite tomatoes, Roma, Grape, and Cherry. Even with their daily snack times, we have lots of tomatoes lining the window sill or hanging out in the veggie drawer awaiting consumption. This recipe is a super easy, quick, different way to enjoy the flavor a tomater.

Parmesan Crusted Tomatoes

4 Large Tomatoes (I use Big Boys.)
3/4 C. + 1/4 C. Grated Parmesan Cheese (or more if desired)
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
Pepper
1 Tbsp. Chopped Basil (or more if desired)
2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thickly slice tomatoes, and season with a little pepper. Mix 3/4 C. Parmesan and garlic powder. Fully coat tomato slices in Parmesan/Garlic mixture. Heat Extra Virgin Olive Olive on Medium Heat. Gently place tomatoes in pan, and cook each side until golden brown. Remove tomatoes and place on a paper towel for 1 minute. Move to serving platter. Combine 1/4 C. Parmesan and Chopped Basil. Top each tomato with Parmesan/Basil Mixture.