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Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6 servings
🍳 Cooking Method: Oven
🍽️ Category: Less than 60 minutes, Inexpensive

Description:

Scalloped tomatoes are a delightful side dish that perfectly complements any meal. This recipe utilizes sliced canned tomatoes infused with the flavors of chopped green pepper, celery, and onions, creating a symphony of tastes in every bite.

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Ingredients:

• 1 stalk celery
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 117.3
• Fat Content: 4.5g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
• Cholesterol Content: 10.2mg
• Sodium Content: 711.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17.8g
• Fiber Content: 2.1g
• Sugar Content: 7.2g
• Protein Content: 2.7g

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Slice the celery stalk and onion.
   • Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes.

2. Cook Celery and Onion:

   • In a skillet, melt the butter and margarine over medium heat.
   • Add the sliced celery and onion to the skillet.
   • Cook until the vegetables are tender.
   • Gradually blend in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly until well combined.

3. Prepare the Casserole:

   • In a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, combine the cooked celery-onion mixture with the canned tomatoes.
   • Add half of the cubed toast to the casserole dish.
   • Sprinkle sugar, salt, pepper, and prepared mustard over the mixture, ensuring even distribution.

4. Bake:

   • Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through.

5. Final Touch:

   • After 30 minutes of baking, remove the casserole from the oven.
   • Sprinkle the remaining toast cubes over the top of the casserole.
   • Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

6. Serve:

   • Once baked to perfection, remove the scalloped tomatoes from the oven.
   • Allow it to cool slightly before serving.
   • Serve as a delightful side dish alongside your favorite main course.

This scrumptious scalloped tomatoes recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a burst of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving for more. Enjoy the comforting warmth and savory goodness of this dish at your next family gathering or weeknight dinner.