Baked Tomato Mozzarella

20 minutes Prep Time
30 minutes Cook Time
8 Servings

No food is more comforting than a hearty and hot, fresh from the oven casserole. This recipe uses bread and tomatoes to create a side dish rich in flavor and texture. All you do is toss the ingredients together and turn on the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 can Red Gold Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes 28 oz

  • 4 cups soft bread cubes
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

Instructions

Step one

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step two

In a greased 12x8x2 inch-baking dish place a single layer of whole peeled tomatoes.

Step three

In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes, 2 cups of cheese, bacon, butter, celery, onion, eggs, garlic salt, oregano and basil; mix well. Spoon mixture over the tomatoes.

Step four

Top with remaining tomatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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