Cheesy Layered Tomato Crunch Bake
Elevate your dinner table with the irresistible Cheesy Layered Tomato Crunch Bake, a delightful fusion of fresh garden flavors and comforting cheesy goodness. This easy-to-make casserole layers ripe, juicy tomatoes with creamy mozzarella and sharp cheddar, tied together with aromatic basil and a hint of oregano. What truly sets it apart is the golden, crispy panko breadcrumb topping infused with Parmesan and garlic, adding the perfect crunch to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 30-minute bake, this versatile dish is perfect as a vegetarian main or a show-stopping side. Serve it warm, straight from the oven, for a bubbling, savory creation that’s as vibrant as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella cheese
- 100 grams sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated. This will be your crispy topping.
Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with olive oil. Arrange a single layer of tomato slices on the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them.
Sprinkle a few fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes, then top with a layer of mozzarella slices.
Add a small handful of sharp cheddar cheese over the mozzarella layer.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until all ingredients are used up. Finish with a final layer of tomatoes.
Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top layer of the dish.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra basil leaves if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Cheesy Layered Tomato Crunch Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.4 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 5488 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 102.3 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2412 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1936 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
