5 Minute Broiled Tomatoes with Blue Cheese

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These Broiled Tomatoes with blue cheese are one of the easiest recipes you'll ever make - fresh sliced tomatoes, a healthy sprinkling of blue cheese and a light drizzle of olive oil - all broiled in under 10 minutes for a warm, juicy, flavor packed fresh treat.

This recipe was originally posted in October 2017. It has been updated for content and photos. 

Seriously guys, easiest recipe EVER. I mean, a little cheese on top of a tomato, then tossing it under a broiler.

Warm gooey cheese, a touch of olive oil and a sprinkle of sugar all over a fresh slice of tomato....

These broiled tomatoes are such an awesome side dish. Whether or not it's tomato season. Because the great thing about these tomatoes is that the blue cheese adds incredible flavor, so even if you've got an average "grocery store" tomato, these are still delicious!

Plus they're ready in 10 minutes. How can you argue with that? Eat them for breakfast, lunch or as a side dish for dinner.

If you're a fan of fresh tomatoes, you may also want to check out this Fresh Tomato Salsa - it's great with chips, or as a topping for these broiled tomatoes! You may also want to try this Summer Tomato Salad.

The Ingredients

Tomatoes, blue cheese and olive oil - that's it. I do sprinkle just a touch of sugar on top - it helps to bring out the flavor of the blue cheese.

You can buy the blue cheese crumbles, or crumble your own blue cheese. I get a little snobby with my blue cheese and like to buy the good stuff and crumble it myself. But any type of blue cheese will work here.

Best Tomatoes to Use

Always look for plump, red colored tomatoes. I like them to be nice and ripe for this recipe. Heirloom tomatoes are great, as are vine tomatoes or any other kind of plump tomato. Romas will work in a pinch as well.

And if you've got home grown tomatoes then you are one lucky bastard. I don't grow my own tomatoes, but the boyfriend's parents have more tomatoes than they can ever use, so I'm pretty much stocked during tomato season (I guess I'm the lucky bastard). The best tomatoes to use for this recipe are going to be large tomatoes, at least 3-4 inches in diameter.

Learn about the different types of tomatoes HERE. 

How Does Blue Cheese Taste?

Blue cheese is a very strong cheese. It is typically very creamy and crumbly with a deliciously tangy, salty, earthy taste. The flavor comes from the veins (the "mold") of the cheese. Don't be scared off by it. It is an incredible cheese.

Step By Step Instructions

Slice the tomatoes in ¼ to ½" slices for the best results. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.

Cover each tomato with the blue cheese. Sprinkle the sugar evenly across all tomatoes and drizzle with the olive oil.

Place under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown. They are best if served immediately while nice and hot. **Watch them carefully to make sure the cheese doesn't burn.

Variations

Try swapping out the blue cheese for these ideas:

• Goat cheese and chives;
• Mozzarella cheese with fresh basil leaves;
• Parmesan cheese and garlic;
• Parmesan cheese and pesto sauce;
• Mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs for a crispy top.

Expert Tips

1. Use large tomatoes, at least 3" in diameter for the best result.
2. The tomato slices should be about ¼-1/2" thick for the best results.
3. Watch the tomatoes under the broiler to be sure they don't burn.
4. They can also be prepared in a toaster oven under the broiler setting.
5. Use your favorite blue cheese crumbles for simplicity, or buy a wedge of blue cheese and crumble it yourself. Use more or less as desired (I am camp "more is better").

Reheating Instructions

While these tomatoes are best eaten right out of the oven, I know sometimes you just have too much food. Pop them under the broiler for a couple minutes to warm them up (don't let them burn!!). You can also use the toaster oven.

More Favorite Vegetable Side Dishes

• Sauteed Broccolini;
• Roasted Cauliflower;
• Cheesy Cauliflower Bake;
• Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Did you make these broiled tomatoes? Rate the recipe and leave a comment below to let me know how they turned out!