Ingredients
- 8 medium size heirloom tomatoes
- 1/4 cup seasoned italian bread crumbs
- 2 cup grated soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cup garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shallot, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 4 whole leaves for garnish
Preparation
Baking Directions:
1.Preheat broiler.
2.Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise.
Scoop out insides of each tomato and discard.
3.Combine bread crumbs, goat and parmesan cheeses, garlic and basil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.Place hollowed out tomatoes, cut side up, on a baking sheet that has been drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Spoon cheese mixture into tomatoes.
5.Broil for 4 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted and the tops are lightly golden brown.
Remove from oven, lightly drizzle with olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
