A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Butter the sides and bottom of a pudding-dish
Put a layer of bread crumbs in the bottom
On them put a layer of sliced tomatoes
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and some bits of butter, and a very little white sugar
Repeat with another layer of crumbs, another of tomato and seasoning until full, having the top layer of slices of tomato, with bits of butter on each
Bake covered until well cooked through
Remove the cover and brown quickly
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Layering bread crumbs with tomatoes creates a structured casserole where the crumbs absorb the tomato juices, preventing a watery dish while adding textural contrast. The sugar balances the natural acidity of tomatoes, enhancing their sweetness without making the dish taste sugary. Covering during initial baking traps steam to cook the tomatoes through completely, while the final uncovered browning concentrates flavors through caramelization and creates an appealing golden crust.
The dish can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Add 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or reheat the entire dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes. Note that the bread crumbs will soften further upon storage.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The dish can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Add 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or reheat the entire dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes. Note that the bread crumbs will soften further upon storage.
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