Breaded Fried Tomatoes with Cheese

Firm tomato slices are dipped in egg and crumbs then fried with a cheese topping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons evaporated milk or cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 large firm tomatoes, cut into thick slices
cracker meal or fine bread crumbs
shredded Cheddar cheese
paprika

Instructions:

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.

Dip tomato slices into cracker crumbs, then into egg mixture, then dredge again in the cracker crumbs. Fry until browned on both sides (turn carefully); sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese and paprika. Cover pan and cook over low heat until cheese is melted.

Serves 4 to 6.