Description
Indulge in the savory and comforting flavors of this classic Southern Tomato Pie. Layers of juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy cheeses, and a flaky crust come together to create a perfect summer dish that’s great for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced and seeded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare tomatoes: Place the sliced tomatoes on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, let sit for 20-30 minutes, then pat dry.
- Layer ingredients: In a pre-baked pie crust, layer onions, tomatoes, and basil.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Mix mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper. Spread over tomatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for added flavor.
- If tomatoes are juicy, briefly roast or grill to reduce moisture.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- 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: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
