Fresh Tomato Gratin

• 4 slices whole-grain bread, torn into quarters
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 13 cup finely shredded pecorino romano cheese or 13 cup parmesan cheese
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 14 cup chopped fresh basil
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 14 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Place bread in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form.dd garlic, oil and cheese; pulse to combine.
3. Spread the seasoned breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, layer tomato slices in the prepared baking dish, sprinkling each layer with basil, pepper and salt.
5. Bake the tomatoes for 10 minutes; sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs, and bake for 10 minutes more.
6. Serve immediately.

bread, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, pecorino romano cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil, ground pepper, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-tomato-gratin-431067 (may not work)