Description
This Tomato Pie is a savory delight that captures the essence of summer with ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and gooey cheese baked into a flaky crust. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
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 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare tomatoes: Slice tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and drain excess moisture.
- Layer tomatoes: Layer half of the tomatoes, basil, green onions, salt, and pepper in the pre-baked crust.
- Add cheese mixture: Combine mozzarella, cheddar, and mayonnaise. Spread over tomatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use heirloom or Roma tomatoes for better flavor.
- For a crispier crust, brush with egg white before pre-baking.
- Substitute dried basil with 2 teaspoons if fresh is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
