CROUTON TOMATO CASSEROLE

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This old-fashioned side uses lots of delicious tomatoes and seasonings that give it an Italian twist. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. -Norma Nelson, Punta Gorda, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
8 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Arrange tomatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread cubes. Combine the butter, salt, basil and thyme; drizzle over bread and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.