Tomato Gratin
Transform humble ingredients into a show-stopping side dish with this Tomato Gratin recipe. Juicy, ripe tomatoes are layered in a baking dish and crowned with a golden, savory topping made from a blend of crunchy breadcrumbs, nutty Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, aromatic thyme, and garlic. Drizzled with olive oil and baked to bubbling perfection, this easy-to-make gratin is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a light vegetarian main course, it comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a versatile and time-saving favorite. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving a wholesome snack, this Tomato Gratin delivers rustic charm and gourmet flair with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange them in a single overlapping layer in a baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tomatoes in the baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tomatoes.
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the breadcrumb topping.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the tomatoes are bubbling around the edges.
Remove the gratin from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.0 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3344 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1256 mg | 27% | |
*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.
