Beth's Green Tomato Casserole

• green tomatoes↗4 -6

  sliced 1/4 inch thick

• sugar↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• garlic powder1⁄2 teaspoon

  (to taste)

• soft breadcrumbs or 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers↗2 cups
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 1⁄2 cups
• butter↗4 -6 tablespoons

  softened

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Arrange one layer of tomatoes in the bottom of 13 x 9 casserole.

2. 2

   Sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper, garlic powder, 1/2 of bread crumbs and 1/3 cheese.

3. 3

   Repeat layers twice ending with crackers or crumbs on top.

4. 4

   Melt butter and pour over the bread crumbs on top.

5. 5

   Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Add remaining cheese, bake uncovered until cheese melts about 15 more minutes.