"A gratin is any dish topped with cheese or breadcrumbs mixed with butter, then heated until browned—but it needn't be heavy. This one has plenty of garden-fresh tomatoes and herbs, a touch of full-flavored cheese and a crispy crumb topping...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 slices whole-grain bread, torn into quarters
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1/3 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese
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4 medium tomatoes, sliced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt