Gratinéed Tomatoes with Asiago and Fresh Herbs

Slices of ripe tomato are sprinkled with cheesy, herb-flecked breadcrumbs and then quickly run them under the broiler until the crumbs are browned and crisp. They make a great pairing with grilled or broiled steak or chicken.

Extra-virgin olive oil

3 medium tomatoes (about 6 oz each), sliced 1/4-inch thick

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs

1/4 cup finely grated Asiago cheese

1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tsp. coarsely chopped fresh thyme

Position a rack 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high. Lightly oil a 10x12-inch (or similar size) broiler-safe baking dish. Arrange the tomato slices in the baking dish in a single, slightly overlapping layer. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt.

In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Asiago, parsley, thyme, 2 tsp. olive oil, a pinch of salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tomatoes.

Broil until the breadcrumbs are a deep golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with more olive oil and serve immediately.

courtesy of finecooking.com