Categories: Vegetables- Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 large fresh tomatoes
- 16 slices firm white bread, crusts removed
- 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 12 slices (8 oz.) Canadian bacon or thinly sliced ham
- 2 cups shredded, sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 eggs
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Directions
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Core tomatoes. Cut off a thin slice from the top and bottom of each tomato. Cut each tomato into flour slices or more; set aside.
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In a 15 × 10 × 1-inch baking pan, place bread in a single layer, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread butter om one side of bread slices; turn slices over so butter is on bottom. Arrange Canadian bacon or ham over bread; sprinkle with 1 3/4 cups of cheese; set aside.
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In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs with half and half, salt and black pepper; slowly pour over bread and cheese.
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Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven until almost firm, about 15 minutes. Arrange reserved tomato slices uniformly over the top; bake until set, about 8 minutes.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese; the cheese will melt without further heating. Let cool 5 minutes, cut into squares with a sharp knife and serve.