Broiled Parmesan and Swiss Tomatoes

Name: Broiled Parmesan and Swiss Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided; 4 green onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Planning to serve steak or tenderloin? These cheesy tomatoes make the ideal accompaniment. Plus, the recipe is simple to double for guests. —Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
4 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

Place tomatoes, cut side up, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Broil 4 in. from heat until butter is melted, 4-6 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining butter and onions. Microwave, uncovered, on high until onions are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and garlic powder; spoon over tomatoes. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 tomato half: 220 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Planning to serve steak or tenderloin? These cheesy tomatoes make the ideal accompaniment. Plus, the recipe is simple to double for guests. —Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio

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