Serves 6
8 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
8 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, sliced
2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, sugar, dry mustard, then add tomatoes, coating well. In a medium skillet, sauté onions in butter for 5 minutes. Layer tomatoes, onions and bread crumbs in 1 1/2-quart buttered casserole dish. Top with melted butter. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and continue to bake, uncovered, for 5 more minutes.
MARGARET WOODRUM, COLUMBIA