Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　4 medium-size vine-ripened tomatoes

　　Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　4 large eggs

　　4 tablespoons shredded white cheddar cheese

　　4 slices toast, cut into strips

　　

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 2

2. Slice off and set aside the top third of each tomato. Scoop out the seeds.

　　

Step 3

3. Place the tomatoes in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Season with the salt and pepper.

　　

Step 4

4. Break an egg into each tomato.

　　

Step 5

5. Bake, with the sliced tops, for 10 minutes.

　　

Step 6

6. Top the tomatoes with the cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes more.

　　

Step 7

7. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with the tops and toast strips (also called "soldiers"-as your child might be delighted to know) for dipping.