Zucchini-Tomato Gratine / Gratin

• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped or sliced
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• salt and black pepper
• 14 cup butter
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
3. Cover bottom of pan with layer of zucchini, followed by tomatoes, then onions.
4. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter.
5. Continue to layer in baking dish until all ingredients are used.
6. Sprinkle crumbs on top.
7. Bake gratine, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
8. Serve hot.
9. Variations: Add chopped fresh herbs such as basil, oregano or summer savory to the layers.
10. Add minced garlic.
11. Grate 12 ounces of cheese, such as cheddar, fontina, mozzarella or parmesan, and layer it with vegetables.

zucchini, tomatoes, onions, salt, butter, breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zucchini-tomato-gratine-gratin-48300 (may not work)