25 minutes. This includes 15 minutes of baking and 10 minutes for preparation and broiling.
Serves: 4. This dish is perfect for a side or a vegetarian main course.
Elevate your meal with this Tomatoes Gratin, a delicious blend of ripe tomatoes, Jarlsberg cheese, and pine nuts, all baked to perfection. This simple yet sophisticated dish combines sweet, tangy flavors with a cheesy crunch, making it a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 ounces balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 ounces, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or equivalent dried)
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 ounces pine (pignoli) nuts
- 8 ounces shredded Jarlsberg Cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- Cut tomatoes in half. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; gently mix in tomatoes. Transfer to ovenproof dish. Place tomatoes cut-side up and bake 15 minutes.
- In pan, toast pine nuts with remaining olive oil until golden then set aside.
- When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins and return to baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with shredded cheese. Return to oven and broil about 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Top with toasted pine nuts.