Best Summer Tomato Gratin

Name: Best Summer Tomato Gratin
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces crusty, baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (4 cups); 3 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 3 pounds, tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons, sugar; 1 teaspoon, salt; 1 teaspoon, pepper; 1 1/2 ounces, Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil

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By Annie Petito ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2017, America's Test Kitchen TV

Starting with the freshest tomatoes is only the first step. Success also depends on the bread you use and how you treat it.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 1¾ hours

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