# Herbed Tomato Gratin

This dish features colorful heirloom tomatoes baked atop a base of crusty bread cubes soaked in a creamy, herbed, and cheesy mixture, providing a delightful texture and absorbing rich tomato juices.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups crusty whole-grain bread cubes
- 0.33 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 pounds medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan (or similar-size 3-quart baking dish) with cooking spray.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Transfer the bread to a large bowl. Gently stir in cream, 1/4 cup cheese, marjoram, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
5. Layer tomatoes on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
6. Bake the gratin until golden and crispy on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
7. Garnish with marjoram, if desired.

## Equipment

- 9-by-13-inch pan
- large skillet
- large bowl
- cooking spray

## Tips

- You can use fresh marjoram, basil or oregano.
- The bread soaks up all the juicy tomato goodness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNcBlpBthNA/?igsh=bXVzc2c0ZTBsNWky
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d29e5e83-d122-4f22-bdf6-b54836835fb0
- Extracted: 2025-08-17

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