Tomato-Cheese Casserole

• 2 purple onions, sliced (reduce to 1 1/2 if you aren't fond of onions)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 (6 ounce) package croutons, you choose the flavor depending on your preference
• 6 large tomatoes, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
• 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (12 oz)

1. Saute the onion in butter in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the croutons, and saute for 3 minutes. Set aside.
2. Place the tomato slices in a bowl. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and basil; toss gently.
3. Spoon half of the reserved onion mixture into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the tomato slices over the onion mixture; sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat the layers.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until it is hot and bubbly.

purple onions, butter, croutons, tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-cheese-casserole-470185 (may not work)