Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Fried Tomato Sandwich

This is a side dish but it can also be an appetizer.  Stack 2 sandwiches on top of each other and then add a balsamic reduction on top with some basil leaves.  The original concept of the recipe is from Taste of Home magazine June/July 2009.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 35 minutes
Meal Type: Side Dish
NC Ingredients: Tomatoes, Herbs

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Ingredients

4
Large NC Tomatoes
1
(8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/4
cup fresh parsley, minced
1
½ tsp. fresh basil, minced
1
garlic clove, minced
1/4
tsp. salt
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
1
cup panko bread crumbs
1
egg
1
Tbsp. milk
3
Tbsp. butter
3
Tbsp. olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Directions

Cut each tomato into four thick slices; place on a paper towel to drain.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, parsley, basil, garlic and salt until blended.

Spread cream cheese mixture over eight slices; top with remaining tomato slices.

Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.  Add salt and pepper to the flour.

In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.

Coat the top and bottom of each sandwich with flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.

In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-hot heat.

Fry tomato sandwiches in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels.  Serve immediately.

 
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