Deluxe Stewed Tomatoes
4 pieces cold Toast 2 (16oz) cans Tomatoes, with juice 1
medium Onion, diced 1 medium Bell Pepper, diced, or 1-1/2
cups frozen Stir-fry Peppers 2 tsp. jarred minced Garlic 2
pinches Oregano 1 tsp. dried Basil
1/2 tsp. Salt, or to taste Black Pepper, to taste
2/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese 5 slices Bacon, cooked
crisp, save 3 Tbsp. drippings 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
3/2 cup dry Bread Crumbs
Mix dry bread crumbs and butter together with a fork until
crumbly, set aside. Fry bacon in large skillet and save 3
Tbsp. bacon drippings. Drain bacon and set aside. Over
medium high heat saute onions, peppers, garlic, oregano and
basil until vegetables are tender, stir often. Add tomatoes,
salt, pepper and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir well. Cook on
simmer about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Tear up
cold toast and add to tomato mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2"
baking dish or pan you have sprayed with non-stick spray.
Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs, then sprinkle with more
Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 minutes uncovered in a 350 degree
oven or until crumb and cheese toppings are golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.
Yield: 6 servings BonApetite' PattyG from Missouri
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