Tomato Pie
This classic Southern tomato pie is a savory summer favorite, layered with fresh tomatoes, basil, green onion, garlic, and gooey cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 3-4 tomatoes about 2 lbs, cut into ¼' thick slices
- ¼ cup basil finely chopped
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Pre Baking Homemade Pie Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Place the crust into the bottom of a deep dish pie plate and freeze for 30 minutes. Line the crust with parchment paper and pie weights and bake for 15 minutes. Take the pie crust out of the oven, remove the pie weights by lifting the parchment paper, and poke holes in the bottom of the crust using the tines of a fork. Place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
Pre Baking Store-Bought Pie Crust
- Bake the crust in a deep dish pie pan according to package directions. Depending on the oven temperature needed to pre bake the pie crust, you may need to lower the temperature down to 350°F before baking the pie with the filling.
For the Filling
- While the crust is baking, slice the tomatoes and line them in a single layer in a colander over the sink or over paper towels. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt to draw out the juice and let them sit for 25-30 minutes. Then, use fresh paper towels to pat-dry the tomatoes and remove excess juice. This will ensure the bottom of the pie won't turn out soggy.
- In a bowl, add the basil, green onion and garlic. Season with pepper and mix together. In a separate bowl, combine the mayo and cheeses and season with black pepper and mix to combine.
- When the pie crust is done pre baking, line the bottom of the pie crust with the tomato slices. Spread the basil and green onion mixture evenly over the tomato slices. Then, spread the cheese mixture over the top of the pie.
- Bake the pie for 30 minutes at 350°F (176°C). Allow the pie to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 31g