Modern Scalloped Tomatoes

Name: Modern Scalloped Tomatoes
Ingredients: 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon Onion juice (About 1/4 of a small onion, juiced); 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (Optional, adjust to taste); 0.5 cup Butter, melted; 1.5 cups Cracker crumbs (Ritz or similar buttery crackers work well)

A modernized version of scalloped tomatoes, featuring a balance of savory and sweet flavors with a crispy, buttery crumb topping.

Ingredients

28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
0.5 teaspoon Onion juice (About 1/4 of a small onion, juiced)
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (Optional, adjust to taste)
0.5 cup Butter, melted
1.5 cups Cracker crumbs (Ritz or similar buttery crackers work well)

Instructions

1Drain the canned tomatoes, reserving about 1/4 cup of the liquid. In a bowl, combine the drained tomatoes, salt, pepper, onion juice, and sugar (if using). Stir to combine.
2In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
3Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a baking dish (8x8 inch or similar). Spread a layer of buttered cracker crumbs on the bottom of the dish. Cover with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle the remaining buttered crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown and the tomatoes are bubbly.
4Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!