MOZZARELLA TOMATOES

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"I received the recipe for this rich bread-and-tomato dish from a relative," says Gloria Bisek of Deerwood, Minnesota. "We love it in fall when tomatoes from our garden are plentiful. It's a favorite at potlucks, too," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 cups soft bread cubes
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Place a single layer of tomatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. in a large bowl, combine bread cubes, 2 cups of cheese, bacon, butter, celery, onion, eggs, garlic salt and oregano; mix well. Spoon over the tomatoes. Top with remaining tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.