Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto

Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto. Delicious and filling, this is like a healthier version of a loaded baked potato!

This recipe for fried red tomatoes is super simple and easy!  It’s the perfect thing for ripe summer tomatoes. It would make a great appetizer, but you can also make a meal out of these, too!

The first time I made this, I cut the tomatoes way too thick. They cook better if sliced thinner but hey, the fuller slice is nice too. . you just have to cook it longer.

Hope you enjoy these fried red tomatoes with sour cream and prosciutto!

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Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

• 3 firm ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup white flour
• 3 eggs beaten
• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Sour cream for garnish
• 3 slices prosciutto fried till crisp, for garnish (or can use good ole BACON)
• A few sprigs of fresh chives finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

• Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked black pepper. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Heat the oil with a dollop of butter, in a medium skillet on medium heat. Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, and then crumbs.
• In batches, fry half the coated slices at a time, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Coat the remaining tomatoes in the flour, egg and bread crumb mixture, and cook.
• Remove the tomatoes to a warm serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.

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