Tomato Gratin

Name: Tomato Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted; 2 1/2 lbs large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh chives, snipped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper; 4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (or crumbled feta cheese); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"This recipe uses sourdough bread along with the tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese. This dish can be baked and served immediately or assembled and refrigerated overnight before baking."

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photo by Lori Mama

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

8 slices sourdough bread, toasted
2 ¹⁄₂ lbs large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ cup fresh chives, snipped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (or crumbled feta cheese)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Arrange 4 slices of bread over the bottom of the baking dish, tearing to fit. Top with half the tomato slices. Sprinkle the garlic over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with half the chives. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the goat cheese or feta over the chives and drizzle with half of the oil. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing firmly to fit. Arrange remaining tomato slices on top, then sprinkle with the remaining chives, the parmesan cheese, and additional pepper to taste. Drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden and the tomatoes are soft.

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Reviews

Holy mackeral!! I loved it, DH loved it, both DDs (1 is a vegetarian) loved it. I used goat cheese, and it was creamy and delightful in the middle. I used a hearty grain bread, which was a little difficult to cut. Next time, I might try cubing the bread and tomatoes instead of just slicing, so it can be scooped out of the casserole dish a little easier. Fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

Chef MB
Delicious! I made the recipe as directed using 6 peices of bread which I broke into bite sized peices, 1 very large and 1 medium tomato - cut up and 4 oz of goat cheese. Next time I will add more tomato.

Lorac
This was really good! I cubed the bread and mixed with the diced tomatoes and oil then added goat cheese between layers. The bread stayed crusty but was really yummy with the oil, tomatoes and cheese. I might add more oil next time just for a bit more moisture.<br/><br/>Made for ZWT8 for the bistro babes!

ChelseaW
Very good! I used shallots, goat cheese and some home-grown zebra tomatoes along with some tomatoes-on-the-vine. This is a great side dish, and I think it would pair wonderfully with a steak, or eggs from brunch. Made for ZWT8.

Marcasite Queen
This was just delish! I made the feta cheese version and cut the bread and tomatoes in slices for easy scooping out of the casserole dish as recommended by other reviewers. The whole family loved it and I will be making again for sure. Made for ZWT 8 by Bistro Babes

Deantini