Crunchy Broiled Topping Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL CAKE WITH BROILED TOPPING

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
• In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Beat in oat mixture and remaining cake ingredients until well blended, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread batter evenly in pan.
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Set oven control to broil. In small bowl, beat 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and the half-and-half with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spoon over warm cake; spread to cover.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

CRUNCHY BROILED TOPPING

Steps:

• In a saucepan melt butter.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Preheat broiler.
• Spread topping evenly over hot cake.
• Broil 6 inches below element for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool cake completely in pan on a wire rack before cutting.

BROILED CRUNCHY CAKE TOPPING

Steps:

• 1. Place sugar, margarine, and corn syrup in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add coconut, walnuts, and KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS cereal stir until evenly coated.2. Spread topping evenly over warm 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake. Place cake on rack in broiler with top about 3-inches from source of heat. Broil until topping is bubbly and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Use kitchen shears to help cut through topping without tearing cake. Cut cake portion with sharp knife serve warm or cool.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven, preheat the broiler, and and arrange tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and brush onto the tops of the tomatoes.
• Combine bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes.
• Place under the broiler until topping starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
• Transfer tomatoes to a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.