Best Summer Tomato Gratin

Name: Best Summer Tomato Gratin
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces crusty, baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (4 cups); 3 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 3 pounds, tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons, sugar; 1 teaspoon, salt; 1 teaspoon, pepper; 1 1/2 ounces, Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil

By Annie Petito

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Summer Cookbook

SERVES6 to 8

TIME1¾ hours

SEASON 20

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A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Summer Cookbook

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We set out to deliver a summer tomato gratin with concentrated, bright tomato flavor and contrasting texture from the bread, rather than the mushy results of most recipes. Starting on the stovetop initiated the breakdown of the tomatoes, dr...