SCALLOPED BASIL TOMATOES

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If your garden is flooded with tomatoes, be sure to try this scrumptious baked side dish from Edna Apostol of Savannah, Missouri, "It goes over big at family, church and club dinners," she assures. Cubes of French bread are combined with mildly seasoned tomatoes, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and bakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

16 plum tomatoes
2 cups cubed crustless French bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Peel tomatoes and cut into 1/2-in. cubes; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, cook bread in oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, sugar and garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper and basil. , Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges