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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Tea Room Tomatoes

Ingredients

2 cans              Tomatoes, diced

1 /2 cup           Onion, chopped

1 /4 cup           Bell pepper, chopped

1 1 /2 tsp         Celery salt

1 cup                Cornbread crumbled, toasted, very small dice

2 Tbsp              Parsley

1 Tbsp              Dried Onion

1 cup               Light brown sugar, firmly packed

1 Tbsp              Worcestershire sauce

3 /4 tsp            Creole seasoning 

1 cup               Sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all ingredients, stirring well. Pour into 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake 30-45 minutes or until bubbly.

Yield: eight portions

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