An unusual twist on tomatoes, this side dish pairs nicely with just about anything.  From “How to Plan a Potluck for Your Farm Home” by Lisa Kivirist.

Ingredients

• 8 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 to 3 cups prepared croutons
• 1/2 cup plus 2 T. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation
Arrange tomatoes in a greased 9” x 13” baking dish. Top with bread croutons. Combine butter, salt, basil and thyme. Drizzle over bread and tomatoes.  Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
Serves 6.