Tomatoes Country Style

This recipe is from an Inn in East Hampton New York called the 1770 House.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  minced parsley
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  teaspoon fresh basil, chopped (optional) or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves (optional)
• 4  large tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  egg, beaten with
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 2⁄3 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
•  fresh basil (optional) or  parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Beat together in mixer, or process in food processor, the garlic, parsley, salt and cream cheese; add basil, if desired.
2. Cut tomatoes into 12 even slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Spread 6 slices with about 2 Tbsps of cream cheese mixture each; top with remaining slices to make 6 sandwiches.
4. Dip each in flour, then in egg mixture, and finally in crumbs.
5. Fry on both sides over medium heat in mixture of butter and olive oil until brown.
6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.