Tomato Gratin With Fontina Cheese and Herbs
Fresh sliced tomatoes are baked to perfection with layers of fontina cheese, basil, and optional sliced onions.
Ingredients
- 3 large, firm tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or robust olive oil
- thinly sliced or finely chopped onions, optional
- 1 cup shredded fontina or grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh basil or parsley
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Butter a shallow baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Remove the stems from the tomatoes and slice them into 1/2-inch rounds. Brush the tomatoes with the melted butter or olive oil.
- Layer the tomato slices with the thinly sliced onion (if using), the chopped fresh basil or parsley, and the shredded cheese.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot and the cheese has melted.
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