Tomatoes Country Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. minced parsley
1/8 tsp. salt
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
4 large tomatoes
1/2 c. flour
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. milk
2/3 c. dry bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. olive oil
fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Preparation

Beat together with a mixer, garlic, parsley, salt and cream cheese; add basil.
Cut tomatoes into 12 even slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
Spread 6 slices with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture each.
Top with remaining slices to make 6 sandwiches.
Dip each in flour, then in egg mixture; finally dip in bread crumbs.
Fry on both sides over medium heat in mixture of butter and olive oil until brown.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.