Crumb Topped Tomatoes Food

CRUMB-TOPPED SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; invert onto paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onions and salt. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each tomato., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; top each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 40-45 minutes.

PARMESAN OVEN BAKED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Using a blender, food processor or Magic Bullet, process the bread into fresh breadcrumbs. (This took about 1 second in my Magic Bullet).
• In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed.
• Place sliced tomatoes in a shallow baking dish, season with salt & pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Be sure not to over bake so the tomatoes don't become mushy.

CRUMB TOPPING FOR PIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and flour. Mix in butter with a fork or stand mixer just until the topping is crumbly. Top your pie before baking.

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH PARMESAN-OREGANO BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil (or coat with cooking spray).
• Toss tomatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and salt on prepared pan; flip tomatoes so they are cut-side up.
• In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano, pepper, cheese and remaining teaspoon oil; sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over tomatoes.
• Bake until breadcrumbs are golden and tomatoes are softened, about 20 minutes; remove to a serving platter and sprinkle with parsley. Yields 1 tomato half per serving.

CRUMB & HERB TOPPED ROAST TOMATOES

Steps:

• Finely chop the fresh herbs and combine in a mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Mix thoroughly to moisten the crumb blend. This helps to brown but not burn the crumb topping during the roasting process.
• Core the stem end of each tomato. Slice off the top third from the round end, retaining the greater section for the recipe and putting aside the one-third for use in salads, pasta sauce, etc. Never waste a good tomato, or any food for that matter!
• With a sharp paring knife, slightly indent the sliced top of each tomato in order to better hold the crumb mixture.
• Sprinkle each tomato with the salt and pepper.
• Drizzle tomatoes with any remaining olive oil then heap with the pre-moistened crumb mixture.
• Put tomatoes on a roasting pan and place in a pre-heated 375-degree oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are bubbling, give slightly to the touch and the crumb topping has turned golden brown.

JAN'S CRUMB TOPPING OR STREUSEL

Steps:

• Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix flour and cinnamon into creamed butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Store in airtight container in the freezer until needed.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375.
• Prepare casserole dish.
• Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices, set aside.
• Crumble bread crumbs with finger tips, sit aside.
• In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add flour, dry mustard and salt.
• Cook together for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Add milk little by little and continue stirring until mixture thickens.
• Add cheese and stir until melted.
• Place 2 tomato slices in bottom of casserole dish.
• Add half of the macaroni.
• Place another 2 tomato slices,then the remainder of macaroni.
• Pour sauce over all.
• Add 3 slices tomato on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake 20 minutes and Serve Immediatly.

CRUMB TOPPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes in half and arrange in shallow pan.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Broil, cut side up 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
• In small skillet, cook onion in butter, until soft.
• Stir in rest of ing.
• Spoon onto tomatoes.
• Broil about 3 minutes longer -- until lightly browned.