Scalloped Tomatoes Recipe
Overview:
🍅 Name: Scalloped Tomatoes
⏲️ Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🥗 Category: Vegetable
🔑 Keywords: Kosher, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
👨🍳 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Tomatoes |
| 1/2 | Celery |
| 2 | Onion |
| 1 | Flour |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Dried Marjoram |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Pepper |
| 2 | Water |
| 4 | Butter |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 1 | Parmesan Cheese |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 94.1
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 3.9mg
- Sodium: 345.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.5g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Protein: 2.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all the ingredients listed above.
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Simmer Tomatoes: In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes, celery, and onion. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the celery is tender.
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Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, dried marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir in water until well mixed. Add this mixture to the simmered tomatoes.
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Thicken Sauce: Cook and stir the tomato mixture until it becomes thick and bubbly, usually taking around 5-7 minutes. Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Incorporate Butter: Stir in the butter until it melts completely, ensuring it’s evenly distributed within the sauce.
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Prepare Casserole: Cut three slices of toast into cubes and gently fold them into the tomato mixture. Pour the combined mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Bake First Round: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the top to slightly brown.
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Toast Toppings: Meanwhile, cut the remaining toast slices into four triangles each, creating toast points for topping.
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Arrange Toast: After the initial baking, carefully arrange the toast triangles down the center of the tomato mixture, slightly overlapping them.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle the top of the casserole with grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring an even distribution for that delicious cheesy finish.
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Bake Again: Return the casserole dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the toast points are golden brown.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the scalloped tomatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve in small dishes, ensuring each serving has a good balance of tomatoes, sauce, toast, and cheese.
Enjoy Your Scalloped Tomatoes!
This delightful recipe brings together the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, savory sauce, and crispy toast for a comforting dish that’s perfect for any weeknight meal. Whether you’re cooking for your family or entertaining guests, these scalloped tomatoes are sure to impress with their hearty flavors and satisfying textures. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to savor every delicious bite of this wholesome vegetable dish!
