Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 1 (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Minced fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp Fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. Dried basil
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp each of salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup a.p flour
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs (I used the whole wheat)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 3 tsp butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

  • Cut each tomato into 4 thick slices; place on paper towels to drain
  • Meanwhile in small bowl beat cream cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, and salt & pepper, until blended
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over 8 tomato slices; top with remaining tomato slices
  • Place flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
  • In another bowl whisk egg and milk.
  • Coat the top and bottom of each tomato sandwich with flour, then dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs
  • 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.
  • serve immediately