Baked Green Tomatoes

8 medium-size green tomatoes
1 cup small bread crumbs, toasted
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange half of the tomato slices in a single layer in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle half the crumbs, half the salt and pepper and half the butter or margarine. Repeat for second layer and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes until tender.