Beet Gratin

Ingredients

4 cups sliced beets (both red and yellow), sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 cup thinly-sliced onions
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter
Olive oil, for drizzling
Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Creole seasoning, for sprinkling
Salt and white pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a buttered gratin or heavy baking dish, layer beets, onions and half of the bread crumbs, dotting each with butter and seasoning each layer with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Creole seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Finish with bread crumb layer on top. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 minutes more, or until top is browned and bubbly. Serve directly from dish.

Yield: 8 servings