Green Tomato and Sweet Onion Gratin

Start by cooking the bacon in a large non-stick skillet until crispy. Remove from the pan onto paper towels. Remove all but a tablespoon of the rendered bacon drippings from the pan.

While the bacon is cooking, slice the onions into 1/4 in slices, like you would for onion rings, but don’t separate the rings. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 slices as well.

Preheat oven to 350.

When the bacon is done, place the onion slices into the skillet with the reserved drippings. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side of the slices as well.

When the onions are nicely cooked, begin arranging the tomato and onion slices in a 9×13 baking dish. Line the tomatoes and onions into overlapping rows.

Season with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the tomatoes and onions.

Crumble the bacon over the cheese. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs and olive oil together, then spread evenly over the cheese.

Place in the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and everything is nice and bubbly.

Please note: This recipe is a variation of a recipe from Foodnetwork.com – Claire Robinson.