Originally from Bon Appetit, but has been transformed just a bit. This hearty gratin resembles a savory bread pudding. Tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese give it an Italian flair. Perfect for using the bounty of your garden. Enjoy!
Provided by Julie 927
Categories Corn
Time 1h
Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange tomato slices in 1 layer on a rack set in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let drain 30 minutes.
- While tomatoes drain, bring corn, milk and cream, and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, uncovered.
- Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
- Toss together bread crumbs, basil, cheese, and remaining1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in another bowl.
- Arrange one third of tomato slices in baking dish, then cover evenly with one third of bread-crumb mixture and dot with one third of butter. Spoon half of corn mixture over crumbs, then repeat layering with half of remaining tomatoes, crumbs, and butter, and all of corn.
- Arrange remaining tomatoes over corn, then top with remaining bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter.
- Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and gratin is bubbling all over, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly on a rack, about 15 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 887.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 9.7
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