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!

Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto

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Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

3 firm ripe tomatoes
½ cup white flour
3 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ 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 ½-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.