Scalloped Tomatoes With Parmesan

• 3 tablespoons bacon fat
• 2 cups French bread (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
• 16 plum tomatoes (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 350F/180u0b0C.
2. Heat bacon fat in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and stir to coat evenly. Saute until lightly browned all over, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, garlic and sugar to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, tben stir in the basil and remove from heat.
4. Transfer tomato mixture to a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the parmesan and drizzle with the olive oil.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.
6. Serve and enjoy!

bacon fat, bread, tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scalloped-tomatoes-with-parmesan-183984 (may not work)