Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes

Saw Paula Dean making these on Food Network and looked so good I had to try them...they are wonderful and easy...want to put this in Recipezaar for safe keeping

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 3 (14 1/2ounce) cans whole tomatoes
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Drain tomatoes. Place tomatoes in a 13 by 9 inch casserole dish.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and top each with a pat of butter.
3. Generously sprinkle the cheese over the tomatoes and broil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are heated through and the cheese is bubbly.