PROVENCAL CHERRY TOMATO GRATIN

Provencal Cherry Tomato Gratin image

Provided by judy wellington

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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3 pt cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 Tbsp good olive oil
1/4 c good olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 clove garlic, peeled (large)
1/3 c chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 c coarse bread cubes from a country bread (crusts removed)

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the tomatoes in a 9 x 13 ceramic dish and add the 1 1/2 T olive oil, thyme, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and toss together. Spread this mixture evenly in the pan.
3. Place the garlic, parsley and 1/2 tsp salt in the bowl of a food processer fitted with a steel blade and process until the garlic is finely shopped. Add the bread cubvs and process until the bread is in crumbs. Add the 1/4 cup of olive oil and pulse a few times to blend. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the tomatoes.
4. Bake the gratin for 40-45 minutes until the crumbs are golden and the tomato juices are bubbling. Serve hot or warm.