Easy Southern Side Dishes

Broiled Tomatoes

Firm ripe tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter
Grated cheese or bread crumbs

1. Cut firm ripe tomatoes in half crosswise.  Sprinkle cut surface with salt and pepper.
2. Dot with butter.  Heat under broiler 3 to 5 minutes or until almost browned.
3. When almost browned sprinkle with grated cheese or bread crumbs and return to broiler.  Heat until cheese is melted, or crumbs are browned.