Scalloped Tomatoes Barefoot Contessa Recipes

SCALLOPED TOMATOES (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12 inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat with the oil. Cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cubes are evenly browned.
• Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. When the bread cubes are done, add the tomato mixture and continue to cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
• Off the heat, stir in the basil.
• Pour the tomato mixture into a shallow (6 to 8 cup) baking dish.
• Sprinkle evenly with the Parmesan cheese and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is browned and the tomatoes are bubbly. Serve hot or warm.

SCALLOPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12 inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat with the oil. Cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the cubes are evenly browned.
• Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. When the bread cubes are done, add the tomato mixture and continue to cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the basil.
• Pour the tomato mixture into a shallow (6 to 8 cup) baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the Parmesan cheese and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is browned and the tomatoes are bubbly. Serve hot or warm.

PROVENCAL TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the cores from the tomatoes, removing as little as possible. Cut them in half crosswise and, with your fingers, remove the seeds and juice. Place the tomato halves in a baking dish.
• In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, scallions, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the tomato halves generously with salt and pepper. With your hands, fill the cavities and cover the tops of the tomatoes with the bread crumb mixture. Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until they're tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 seconds more. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SCALLOPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Saute onion and celery in butter. Grease a 7 x 11 inch pan. pour onion and celery into pan. Add all else and toss. Bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. ( could probably substitute stewed tomatoes with diced or even fresh). I also sometimes add garlic to saute. Enjoy!

SCALLOPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Saute butter and onion in a medium saucepan until onion is transparent. Place salt, pepper, basil, brown sugar and tomatoes into the saucepan, stir. Stir in bread until all of the ingredients are well seasoned.
• Pour the tomato bread mixture into a greased 9x13 inch casserole. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Enjoy.

SCALLOPED TOMATOES

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.