tomato casserole

For Lynn.

During the mojo pork dinner, I made tomato casserole (like grandma baer used to make).
I thought it might be a food that is baer family specific, because I don’t know anyone else who eats it, but it was a hit.
Light and healthy with a little bit of heat.

2 cans (about 14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes (I like Del Monte’s basil, garlic, and oregano)
1/2 diced white onion
1 french bread loaf torn into cubes
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
Oregano to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Sautee onion and garlic in pan in olive oil and butter, add tomatoes, cayenne pepper, red pepper, and oregano.
Combine bread crumbs with contents of pan.
Pour into 1 1/2-quart casserole, ending with a generous crumb topping.
Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes.

Now another one of my childhood favorites:

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