Tomato Casserole
Dive into the comforting, Mediterranean-inspired flavors of this Tomato Casserole recipe! Bursting with layers of juicy, ripe tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and a hint of garlic, this dish is topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb mixture infused with Parmesan and oregano. The melty layers of mozzarella cheese take it to the next level, creating a perfectly satisfying and cheesy bite in every forkful. Quick to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes, this tomato casserole is an excellent choice for a hearty side dish or a light vegetarian main. Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to bubbly, golden perfection, it's a crowd-pleaser you'll return to time and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium ripe tomatoes
- 10 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside. Finely chop the garlic and tear the basil leaves into small pieces.
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until the bread crumbs are evenly moistened.
Layer half of the tomato slices in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the chopped garlic, half of the torn basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato layer.
Repeat with the remaining tomato slices, garlic, basil, and mozzarella cheese, creating a second layer.
Evenly spread the prepared bread crumb mixture over the top layer of cheese, pressing it down gently.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the bread crumb topping for added crispness.
Transfer the casserole dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4642 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1565 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*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.
