Tomato and Spinach Gratin
A delicious combination of fresh vegetables and cheesy goodness. This dish is a fantastic side dish or vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half the tomato slices in the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the chopped spinach evenly over the tomatoes.
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic with heavy cream and pour half over the spinach layer.
- Add the remaining tomatoes on top and pour the rest of the cream mixture.
- Mix the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl. Sprinkle half over the top layer.
- Combine breadcrumbs with olive oil, thyme, and remaining cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.