Instructions: Pre-warm the oven to broil.

De-stem each tomato and cut into slices about 2 inches thick. Place the tomato slices on a broiler pan as you work.

In a small mixing bowl, blend together the sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle a bit of the mixture on top of each tomato slice, then slip the pan under a hot broiler for about 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, add the bread crumbs to the melted butter and toss lightly with a fork to coat. Add the blue cheese to the mixture and toss again.

Spoon the mixture on top of the tomato slices and broil for just a minute or so, until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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