Delicious recipes featuring homegrown tomatoes

Published 6:45 am Sunday, July 15, 2018

Broiled Parmesan and Swiss Tomatoes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 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

Directions

Place tomatoes, cut side up, in an ungreased 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan; dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Broil 4 inches from heat 4-6 minutes or until butter is melted.

Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining butter and onions. Microwave, uncovered, on high 2-3 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and garlic powder; spoon over tomatoes. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tomato-French Bread Lasagna

Taste of Home

Total Time: 50 minutes

Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1/3 cup chopped onion

• 1/3 cup chopped celery

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 14 slices French bread (1/2-inch thick)

• 4 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk

• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain and set aside. Toast bread; line the bottom of an ungreased 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 10 slices. Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the tomatoes.

Combine seasonings; sprinkle half over tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Crumble remaining bread over top. Repeat layers of meat, tomatoes, seasonings and oil.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan. Pour over casserole. Top with mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.