Not sure if you noticed or not, but I haven’t posted any sugary treats lately. I think I was on sugar overload from the holidays and my birthday. But it’s a new month…..which means new sweets! First, I want to share this garlicky appetizer dish. I had it at a jewelry party months ago and have been wanting to try it out.
Basil, garlic and sweet cherry tomatoes are such a wonderful combination. Next time I would half some of the tomatoes so as it bakes the juices would release into the bread a bit. The bread turned out crunchy and golden – very crouton like. Homemade croutons are the best, aren’t they??!?
Although delicious by itself….I added some romaine lettuce and drizzled balsamic vinegar over top. OH YUM!!!
Garlicky Cherry Tomato and Bread Gratin
Recipe from YumSugar
Prep Time: 20min Total Time: 50-60min
Ingredients
- 5 cups day old French baguette, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 1/2 lbs small cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and tomatoes. In a smaller bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Drizzle over bread mixture. Scrape the mixture into a 10 inch pie dish (lightly greased) and bake on center rack for 30-35 minutes or until bread cubes are browned and crisp and the tomatoes are very tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.
