Description
This savory Tomato Pie is a delightful Southern American dish that combines fresh, ripe tomatoes with a cheesy, flavorful filling, all baked to golden perfection in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- 4–5 medium ripe tomatoes (sliced and seeds removed)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the crust: Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
- Prep the tomatoes: Arrange tomato slices on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let sit to remove excess moisture.
- Layer the pie: Place tomatoes, onion, and basil in the pie crust.
- Prepare the filling: Combine mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Spread over the tomatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heirloom tomatoes.
- To prevent a soggy crust, pre-bake and drain tomatoes well before assembling.
- Tomato pie can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
