Scalloped Green Tomatoes

I like to freeze slices of green tomatoes at the end of the summer and use them throughout the winter.  They remind of my bountiful garden in the summer!  Using green tomatoes this way is a great way to remind you of summer too!

Scalloped Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 lb. green tomatoes, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups cream
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• salt & pepper, to taste

Serves 4
Cook time: 45 minutes

​Preheat oven to 350.
Lay sliced green tomatoes on paper towels or dish towels, salt and allow to drain while making the sauce.
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat sauté onions in butter until softened, add garlic and cook for one more minute.  Add cream, bay leaf, and thyme and cook until cream thickens; salt and pepper to taste.
Add about 1/4 of the breadcrumbs to a greased baking dish, top with 1/3 of the sliced green tomatoes, followed by 1/3 of the cream sauce, add 1/4 of the breadcrumbs, another 1/3 of the green tomatoes, and 1/3 of the cream sauce, follow with another 1/4 of the breadcrumbs, 1/3 of the green tomatoes, and 1/3 of the cream sauce.  Finally, top with the remaining breadcrumbs and sprinkle with Parmesan.  
Cook for 45 minutes, allow to rest 15 minutes before serving.