Fried Cream Cheese Tomatoes
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I picked up some giant tomatoes at the store the other day, already knowing what I had in mind for them. These modest 'maters were destined to become a scrumptious concoction of herbs, cream cheese and fried goodness. I present: Fried Cream Cheese Tomatoes.
How about another giveaway? Could you use a little extra something to do something nice for yourself? The kind folks at CSNStores.com are at it again, and will be sponsoring another giveaway for a $35 gift certificate, redeemable at any of their stores. You can find just about anything you need among their multiple stores; modern bedding, coffee tables, kitchenware...you name it. Obviously their kitchenware gets the most of my attention. If you'd like to enter, you can find the details of the giveaway at the end of this post, where you can leave a comment to enter. Now for the recipe...
I picked up some giant tomatoes at the store the other day, already knowing what I had in mind for them. These modest 'maters were destined to become a scrumptious concoction of herbs, cream cheese and fried goodness. I present: Fried Cream Cheese Tomatoes.
Fried Cream Cheese Tomatoes
4 large tomatoes
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (optional)
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1 egg
1 Tbsp milk
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp olive oil
Slice each tomato into four thick slices. Place on paper towels to absorb moisture. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, parsley, basil, garlic and salt until blended. Spread the cream cheese mixture over eight tomato slices; top with the remaining tomato slices.
Place the flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk. Coat the top and bottom of each tomato sandwich with flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the crumbs.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the tomato sandwiches in batches for about 3-4 minutes each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Yum.
(adapted from Taste of Home June 2009)
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I want to enter :)
Wonderful giveaway!
I want to enter. By the way, those tomatoes look awesome. What a way to take tomatoes to a whole new level.
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wow, i bet those are delicious. great recipe!
I would like to enter for your giveaway. Your Chai Cream Pie was just delish! I plan to make the apple/oatmeal cookies this weekend. Brown butter icing is one of my favorites.
Geez! Fried cream cheese? Of course I follow! Got a question - how does CSN work that I always hear about them in the foodie world?
that's a perfect looking tomato cheese sandwich
You know I would love to enter this giveaway! Thanks for hosting it! And thank you for sharing this deliciously creamy tomato recipe. These look like some tasty treats...they would be perfect appetizers or served alongside some grilled chicken. Thank you for sharing!
It's a very clever little recipe. Love the way it's done.
I don't qualify to enter the giveaway but I've been following your blog.
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I am glad that I stumbled across your blog. It's lovely. I like your recipes and your artistic talent shows in your photos-- which are very well done. I hope that you update your posts via Facebook more often, as I don't want to miss a post! I'd say you're more than an "average cook". I am intrigued by your plum pizza... great layers of flavors going on there!
Always up for a gift card. AND cream cheese fried tomatoes are inspired, I must say!
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Great giveaway and I want to be in...
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Those fried cream cheese tomatoes look delicious. I want to enter too!
We made those last summer and they are every bit as wonderful as your photo!!! I'd love to enter the contest -) Kate @kateiscooking
wow, that sounds so very very good!! I never would have thought of cream cheese, I bet the flavors are incredible.. frying them just pushed it over the top!!!
1) Those tomatoes look incredibly tasty--and not just because I'm really hungry right now. :)
2) I wanna enter!
I've been reading your blog for a few weeks, but I am officially a follower today! I'd love to enter.
Those tomatoes look soooo good.
I want to enter! Thanks! The tomatoes look delicious also!
OH my gosh! These look amazing!
I'd also like to enter your giveaway :).
My mouth is drooling over the photos! I am so excited with this. Amazing. Thanks for the share.
I already follow your blog and i just posted it on my facebook. so i would love to enter your contest. thanks for all the great recipes
I am anxious to try this recepi. It looks so good! You may enter me in the contest...would love that! Jewel Nolt- 717-738-0713
I never thought to do this with a tomato before...it looks delicious!
I love this combination. It looks delicious and I will try this soon! Thank you for sharing. I am happy I found your blog and am following now too:)
These tomatoes are beautiful. Great idea.
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I definitely want to enter!
Also, I started following you on Twitter :)
Those tomatoes look great! I'd love to enter- thanks!
The tomatoes look heavenly!
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I am a cream cheese addict, I seriously am. I about hit the floor when I saw these, I have to give these a try, no doubt about it:) Thanks so much for sharing!
These would be perfect for a brunch or even a tailgate party. And of course I'd like to enter!
Cheers,
*Heather*
I want to enter
I follow
Yum!
Count me in for an entry!
Oh, I also just became a follower on twitter and tweeted about this contest.
I'd like to enter as well!
Thanks for sharing your recipes! :)
i'd like to enter the giveaway! Thanks
I'm also a follower
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I'd like to enter the giveaway! Also, those tomatoes look delicious!
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I would love to be entered! Thanks!
My birthday is October 17th... coincidence? :)
Just found your blog, very interesting. I want to enter your contest.
Interesting recipes, always looking for new stuff, I am now a follower
Yum! These look divine. I'm glad I found your blog. This is going on my To Do list!
Yummy! I'd like to enter too!
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