TOMATO MOZZARELLA BAKE

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You don't often think of casseroles to serve in summertime, but this one is scrumptious with fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes.-Elaine Seip, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large eggs
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over both sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet; bake for about 3 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Cut into 1-in. cubes. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large skillet, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in remaining butter until tender. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Stir in bread cubes, vegetable mixture, bacon, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cut each tomato into four thick slices; arrange over the top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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