Tomato Casserole

This is a classic Southern flavor combination. The sugar forms a nice caramel crust on the tomatoes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2  (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2  cups  soft white bread cubes (about 3 slices)
• 1/4  cup  butter, melted
• 1/4  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 8  slices  American cheese

Preparation

Stir together all ingredients except the cheese. Into a lightly greased 9-inch baking dish, spoon half the mixture lay down four slices of cheese. Spoon in the rest if the mixture, and cover with remaining four cheese slices.

Bake at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes.