Zucchini And Tomato Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 very small zucchini
12 small tomatoes
1 very large onion
salt
pepper
brown sugar
fresh or dried basil (optional)
1 1/2 c. saltine crumbs
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter in pieces
1 1/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Wash and thinly slice zucchini.
Peel and thinly slice tomatoes and onions; divide onion into rings.
In a deep sided 3-quart casserole, place a layer of zucchini, tomatoes and onion rings.
Sprinkle a bit of salt, pepper, brown sugar and basil over the onions.
Add a liberal handful of crumbs, a few bits of butter and a handful of cheese.
Repeat twice, the top layer should be cheese.
Bake, covered, for a total of 1 1/4 hours.
Remove lid after 1/2 hour and continue baking for another 45 minutes or until the center is bubbling hot.