Description
This savory and cheesy Tomato Pie is a delightful Southern American dish that showcases the freshness of ripe tomatoes. With a flaky pie crust, layers of juicy tomatoes, and a creamy cheese and herb filling, this pie is a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (pre-baked)
Filling:
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes (sliced and drained)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and let sit to drain excess moisture.
- Prepare the filling: Combine mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, garlic powder, basil, chives, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the pie: Layer tomato slices in pre-baked crust. Spread cheese mixture over tomatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use meaty tomatoes like Roma for best results.
- Drain tomatoes well to avoid sogginess.
- Pie can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (including draining time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
