Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this Cheesy Tomato Pie, a Southern American classic that combines ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a blend of cheeses for a delicious summertime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust, pre-baked
Filling:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced and drained on paper towels
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare tomatoes: Lay the tomato slices on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15–20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Layer tomatoes: In the pre-baked pie crust, layer half of the tomatoes, sprinkle with black pepper, half of the basil, and half of the green onions. Add remaining tomatoes and repeat with remaining basil and green onions.
- Prepare cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Assemble pie: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the pie.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, use firm, ripe tomatoes and let them drain well to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can add cooked bacon or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
