Crispy Topped Roasted Tomatoe Wedges

• 2 large red ripe firm fresh tomatoes
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic, or garlic powder
• 1 tsp italian seasoning spice blend
• 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to tiaste
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 12 slices of pepperoni
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, I used a combination of basil, chives and parsley.

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil, spray foil with non stick spray.
3. Line a plate with paper towels place pepperoni on paper towels and cover with another paper towel.
4. Microwave on high about 25 to 30 seconds, until crisp.
5. Remove to clean paper towel to cool, set aside.
6. In a medium bowl combine butter, olive oil, panko crumbs.
7. Parmesan cheese, pepperjack cheese, garlic, italian seasoning, pepper, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
8. Core tomatos, cut each tomato into wedges, about 6 to 7 wedges for each large tomato.
9. Dip top of each tomato wedge in butter/oil mixture.
10. Roll tops in seasoned panko/cheese crumbs..press lightly to adhere.
11. Place on prepared pan in a single layer, don't crowd.
12. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until crumbs are golden brown and tomatos just tender, but holding their shape.
13. Transfer to a serving plate.
14. Garnish with the crisp pepperoni, crumbled and fresh herbs, serve hot.

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/344844-crispy-topped-roasted-tomatoe-wedges (may not work)