Recipe: Zucchini-Tomato Strata (2 1/2 quart crock pot)

ZUCCHINI-TOMATO STRATA
For 2 1/2 quart crock pot

3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 onion, chopped, divided use
4 cloves garlic, chopped, divided use
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (or 1 can (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained)
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup spicy vegetable tomato-juice cocktail
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup stuffing croutons
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Arrange half of zucchini slices in stoneware. Top zucchini slices with half the onion, half the garlic and all of the mushrooms. Repeat with remaining zucchini, onions and garlic. Arrange sliced tomatoes over top.

Combine juice, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; pour over casserole.

Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or HIGH: 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours). Top with stuffing croutons and cheese during last 10 to 15 minutes.

Source: Rival 2 1/2 quart Slow Cooker Manual