Preheat broiler.

Cut tomatoes into halves.  

Melt butter until bubbly in microwave.  Add pressed garlic and dried basil. 

In a separate bowl, toss bread crumbs and butter mixture until moistened.  Mix in cheese, plus salt and pepper to taste.

Mound bread crumb mixture on top of tomato halves and broil 10 inches from heat source until golden brown.

Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley.  

Note:  If you make this recipe with our Roasted Pancetta Wrapped Chicken Legs, save some of the thyme springs to garnish.