| Crispy Breaded Tomato Slices (printer friendly) serves 2-4 best made with really good tomatoes  4-5 slices white bread, crusts removedsea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon milk or cream 3 medium tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (about 12) 2-6 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1/4 lb. fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices (about 12) 1 scant tablespoon fresh marjoram 1. In a food processor, process bread into fine crumbs. You should have about 1 1/2 cups. Season with salt and pepper and place on a plate. 2. Put flour on a large plate. Beat egg with milk in a shallow bowl. 3. Dip tomato slices in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture. 4. In a large, non-stick skillet, heat 2-3 tablespoons butter or oil over medium heat. When hot, add tomatoes and cook, covered, until browned, 3-5 minutes. 5. Uncover pan and turn tomatoes over, adding more butter or oil if needed. Lay a piece of mozzarella over each tomato and cover pan. 6. Cook until bread crumbs have browned and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. 7. Serve immediately and sprinkle with marjoram. Very nice served over salad with a simple vinaigrette. Can be cooled then refrigerated and reheated in a 350 oven, but not quite as good. |