Vegetable gratin recipes often have a crunchy breadcrumb or crouton topping. But summer tomatoes are too gorgeous to hide, so we tucked crusty cubes of bread underneath them instead. Plus, the bread soaks up all the juicy tomato goodness. If you can't find marjoram, fresh basil or oregano makes a good substitute.
By Hilary Meyer | Updated on July 28, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD
Cook Time: 30 mins
Additional Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrition Prole:
Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups crusty whole-grain bread cubes (1/2-inch)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1⁄2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram, plus more for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
3 pounds medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan (or similar-size 3-quart baking dish) with cooking spray.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the bread to a large bowl. Gently stir in cream, 1/4 cup cheese, marjoram, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Layer tomatoes on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Step 4
Bake the gratin until golden and crispy on top, 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with marjoram, if desired.
Equipment: 9-by-13-inch baking dish
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving: Serving Size 1 cup 241 calories; total fat 12g ; saturated fat 4g ; cholesterol 15mg ; sodium 388mg ; total carbohydrate 26g; dietary fiber 5g; total sugars 8g; added sugars 3g; protein 8g; vitamin c 24mg; calcium 73mg; iron 2mg; potassium 519mg
See original recipe on EatingWell: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/258537/herbed-tomato-gratin/
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