Eggplant and Tomato Gratin

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== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 4 servings of eggplant and tomato gratin.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 large tomatoes, cut into slices
* ½ tsp salt
* 2 large eggplants, cut into slices
* ¼ cup unseasoned bread crumbs
* ¾ tsp dried oregano
* ¾ tsp dried basil
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* ½ cup half and half
* 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# Place tomato slices on paper towels, sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt.
# Place more paper towels on top.
# Let stand 30 min.
# Pat top of tomatoes.
# Coat both sides of eggplant with cooking spray.
# Heat broiler.
# Broil eggplant on baking sheet coated with cooking spray for 5 min.
# On each side or until tender.
# Reduce oven heat to 350 °F.
# Coat a 2½ quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
# Sprinkle bread crumbs over the bottom.
# Arrange eggplant and tomato slices, alternating, around baking dish.
# Sprinkle casserole with oregano, basil, garlic and remaining salt.
# Drizzle with half and half.
# Top with both cheeses.
# Cover with foil.
# Bake 45 min.
# Remove foil, bake 10 min. or until cheese is golden.
# Cool 10 min. then serve.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Eggplant Side Dish Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Mozzarella Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes