SCALLOPED TOMATOES

Scalloped Tomatoes image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, plus more for spreading
8 or more slices bread, enough to make 2 cups when cubed
6 cups canned tomatoes
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots or onions
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter and butter each bread slice. Trim off and discard bread crusts. Cut slices into 1-inch cubes. Scatter cubes in one layer in baking sheet and place in oven. Bake 5 minutes and stir to redistribute cubes. Continue baking until nicely browned, about 5 minutes longer. Set aside.
Chop tomatoes coarsely.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy saucepan and add shallots or onions. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
Combine tomato mixture, toasted bread cubes and chives. Spoon into baking dish and sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Place in oven and bake 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 354 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams