Betsy's Tempting Tomatoes 🍅🧀

This delightful dish is a vibrant and indulgent side that celebrates fresh tomatoes while adding a cheesy, crispy twist. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a comforting side during cooler months, Betsy’s Tempting Tomatoes is sure to impress family and friends alike! Pair it with grilled meats or as a topping for crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

For the casserole

6 large tomatoes, sliced into ½" rounds
1 green pepper, diced
½ tsp Italian herbs
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 spring onions (including tops), chopped
1 cup Progresso Italian bread crumbs
¾ cup melted butter
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a 9" round casserole dish, layer the sliced tomatoes and diced green peppers.
Season the layers with Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper for a little kick!
Once all the tomatoes are arranged, sprinkle the brown sugar, chopped onions, and bread crumbs over the top.

🧂 The brown sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances their natural sweetness. Feel free to add more or less depending on your taste!

Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire casserole, ensuring everything gets a nice coating.
Finish by sprinkling the grated sharp cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

🔥 Keep an eye on it toward the end; ovens vary, and you want that perfect golden top without burning.

Variations

Herbaceous Twist: Experiment with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a fresh flavor boost. Add them to the layers for a garden-fresh taste!
Spicy Kick: For those who love heat, incorporate sliced jalapeños or sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
Vegetarian Delight: Add layers of zucchini or eggplant for a heartier casserole. Just make sure to adjust the baking time if using denser vegetables.
Cheese Lovers: Mix different cheeses like mozzarella and parmesan for a unique twist, or use a flavored cheese to elevate the dish.

Enjoy Betsy’s Tempting Tomatoes as a standout dish for any meal! 🍽️✨

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Here's the text from the image: --- **TEMPTING TOMATOES** - 6 large tomatoes, sliced in ½" slices - 1 green pepper, diced - ½ tsp. Italian herbs - ¼ tsp. salt - ¼ tsp. pepper - ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper - 1 tbls. brown sugar - 3 spring onions (including tops) chopped - 1 cup Progresso Italian bread crumbs - ¾ cup melted butter - 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Layer sliced tomatoes with green peppers in a 9" round casserole seasoning with herbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. After all tomatoes are in the casserole, sprinkle with sugar, onions, and bread crumbs. Pour butter over entire casserole and top with grated cheese. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. **Betsy Compton** --- Let me know if you need anything else!

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# Betsy's Tempting Tomatoes 🍅🧀 This delightful dish is a vibrant and indulgent side that celebrates fresh tomatoes while adding a cheesy, crispy twist. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a comforting side during cooler months, Betsy’s Tempting Tomatoes is sure to impress family and friends alike! Pair it with grilled meats or as a topping for crusty bread for a complete meal. ## Ingredients ### For the casserole - 6 large tomatoes, sliced into ½" rounds - 1 green pepper, diced - ½ tsp Italian herbs - ¼ tsp salt - ¼ tsp pepper - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) - 1 tbsp brown sugar - 3 spring onions (including tops), chopped - 1 cup Progresso Italian bread crumbs - ¾ cup melted butter - 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese ## Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a 9" round casserole dish, layer the sliced tomatoes and diced green peppers. 3. Season the layers with Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper for a little kick! 4. Once all the tomatoes are arranged, sprinkle the brown sugar, chopped onions, and bread crumbs over the top. > 🧂 The brown sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances their natural sweetness. Feel free to add more or less depending on your taste! 5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire casserole, ensuring everything gets a nice coating. 6. Finish by sprinkling the grated sharp cheddar cheese on top. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. > 🔥 Keep an eye on it toward the end; ovens vary, and you want that perfect golden top without burning. ## Variations - **Herbaceous Twist**: Experiment with fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a fresh flavor boost. Add them to the layers for a garden-fresh taste! - **Spicy Kick**: For those who love heat, incorporate sliced jalapeños or sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. - **Vegetarian Delight**: Add layers of zucchini or eggplant for a heartier casserole. Just make sure to adjust the baking time if using denser vegetables. - **Cheese Lovers**: Mix different cheeses like mozzarella and parmesan for a unique twist, or use a flavored cheese to elevate the dish. Enjoy Betsy’s Tempting Tomatoes as a standout dish for any meal! 🍽️✨

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Betsy's Tempting Tomatoes

Gallagher Kitchen