Baked Tomatoes With Crusty Bread Recipe

Name: Baked Tomatoes With Crusty Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 58 quarts whole tomatoes with juice (three 28 oz cans); 3 ounces unsalted butter, divided; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar (to taste); 8 slices bakery white bread (1/4-inch )

Servings: persons

2 58 quarts whole tomatoes with juice (three 28 oz cans)
3 ounces unsalted butter, divided
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar (to taste)
8 slices bakery white bread (1/4-inch )

1
Preheat oven to 425F with rack in middle.
2
Butter a 3-quart baking dish (about 13 by 9 by 2 inches).
3
Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 cup juice, then chop.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
5
Add garlic, allspice, cloves & red pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, thyme, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 stick butter and brush onto both sides of bread.
8
Halve each slice.
9
Transfer tomato mixture to baking dish and top with bread, overlapping slightly.
10
Bake until bubbling and bread is crisp and golden-brown, about 20 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 58 quarts whole tomatoes with juice (three 28 oz cans), 3 ounces unsalted butter, divided, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Tomatoes With Crusty Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Tomatoes With Crusty Bread

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