Saturday, February 19, 2011

Scalloped Tomatoes

I'm not sure where I got the idea to make scalloped tomatoes, but several years ago some vague memory starting bubbling up from my girlhood. I'm pretty sure my Mother didn't make it. Maybe it was my Southern Grandmother, or one of the Aunties? Or maybe I had it at a friend's house, or maybe at school--we had delicious, scratch made school lunches. 

At the time, I couldn't find a recipe so decided to wing it. We loved it and I have made it many times. It makes a great addition to a vegetable plate, goes very well with eggs, or along side pinto beans. I have also served it with salmon patties and with mac and cheese.

Scalloped tomatoes can be made with fresh tomatoes in season or with canned in the winter, and makes good use of stale bread. Any bread will do, whole wheat, white, biscuits, baguette, rolls, or any combination thereof. Also the recipe is very flexible when it comes to add-ins. Use sauteed onions if you wish.  Add herbs of your choice, bacon, and/or cheese if desired.

Scalloped Tomatoes
3 cups stale bread, cubed, torn, or crumbled
4 Tbsp.(or more) melted butter
1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
3 - 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Place bread into prepared dish, top with tomatoes, then brown sugar, and finally pour over the melted butter.  Salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes.

9 comments:

  1. I have heard of, but never eaten scalloped tomatoes, this is a must try, looks delicious. Almost looks like a slice of pizza sitting there!

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  2. I love tomatoes, so I'm pretty sure I would like this recipe as well. What a perfect and quick side dish with ingredients I usually have on hand!

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  3. I never saw anything like this but I love it! Can't wait to make it with garden fresh tomatoes!

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  4. This reminds me of a pizza my grandmother used to make..very delicious...Thanks for the memories. Blessings, Catherine

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  5. What a lovely and versatile dish Rocquie. I'll be giving this a try soon.
    Sam

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  6. This looks fabulous. Almost like pizza!

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  7. Looks great. It almost reminds me of a Sicilian pizza. My favorite.

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  8. This definitely is very tomato pie esque .... Looks great though!!! - Aly

    www.gradtogourmet.com

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  9. Reminds me of the stewed tomatoes my mother would "doctor" from canned. She also added a dash of nutmeg.

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