Green Tomato Casserole

Green Tomato Casserole

4 or 5 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Couple pinches of sugar, optional

1 teaspoon of kosher salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon of pepper, divided

1/4 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, divided

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, divided

1/4 teaspoon of lemon pepper

1 cup of chopped onion, divided

2 cups of shredded cheese, divided

1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed

1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Slice one layer of tomatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish; okay if they overlap. Season with half of the sugar, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and lemon pepper. Top with half of the onions, then half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes, seasonings, onions and cheese. Top with crushed crackers, drizzle with the melted butter on top, cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.