Crouton Tomato Casserole

Name: Crouton Tomato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 8 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; 8 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

This old-fashioned side uses lots of delicious tomatoes and seasonings that give it an Italian twist. Every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. —Norma Nelson, Punta Gorda, Florida

Ingredients

8 medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
8 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Arrange tomatoes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread cubes. Combine the butter, salt, basil and thyme; drizzle over bread and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.