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Mozzarella Tomatoes Recipe

"I received the recipe for this rich bread-and-tomato dish from a relative," says Gloria Bisek of Deerwood, Minnesota. "We love it in fall when tomatoes from our garden are plentiful. It's a favorite at potlucks, too," she adds.

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Mozzarella Tomatoes Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 cups soft bread cubes
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Place a single layer of tomatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. in a large bowl, combine bread cubes, 2 cups of cheese, bacon, butter, celery, onion, eggs, garlic salt and oregano; mix well. Spoon over the tomatoes. Top with remaining tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 370 calories, 25 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 120 mg cholesterol, 654 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Mozzarella Tomatoes in Quick Cooking September/October 1998, p22