Fried Tomatoes With Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
2 -3 teaspoons butter (more if desired)
fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

Slice the tomatoes thickly. Melt the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add the tomato slices and fry on one side for about one minute. Turn each slice and sprinkle with cheese. You can use any cheese - mozarella or cheddar work well.
Sprinkle with chopped basil and continue to fry until cheese melts. Cover the pan if you want to speed up the process.