Baked Tomatoes with Hazelnut Bread Crumbs
Baked Tomatoes with Hazelnut Bread Crumbs is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Butter a 2-quart shallow ceramic or glass baking dish.
Spread bread crumbs in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven until dried and pale golden, about 15 minutes.
Cool crumbs.
Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
Thickly slice tomatoes and arrange, overlapping, in baking dish.
Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon thyme.
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, then cook nuts and crumbs, stirring frequently, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon evenly over tomatoes.
Bake until tomatoes are bubbling and crumbs are browned, 15 to 25 minutes.
Cool to warm or room temperature and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon thyme.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.