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Hasselback Tomatoes with Feta Cheese

Hasselback Tomatoes make for a super quick side dish or served with a turkey sandwich for a light lunch.
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine All-American
Keyword feta cheese, Tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 slices multi-grain bread, crusts removed
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • pinch of dried thyme and oregano
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons crispy bacon, crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the bottom of a 1 quart baking dish. Using a serrated knife, cut slices crosswise at 1/4 inch intervals, leaving bottom 1/4 inch of each tomato intact.
  • Process bread, salt, pepper, dried thyme and oregano in a small food processor or food chopper until crumbs form, about 10 seconds. Combine bread crumb mixture with feta cheese and bacon.
  • Carefully open tomato slices and sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
  • Arrange tomatoes in prepared baking dish. Drizzle remaining olive oil over tomatoes. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden.