Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Cheesy Tomato Pie, a Southern American classic bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, gooey cheeses, and a buttery crust. This recipe is a perfect blend of tangy, creamy, and herbaceous elements that will have your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (pre-baked)
Filling:
- 4–5 medium ripe tomatoes (sliced and drained on paper towels)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and let sit to drain excess moisture.
- Prepare Seasonings: Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Combine Cheese Mixture: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer tomatoes, seasonings, basil, green onions, and cheese mixture in pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use meaty tomatoes like Roma for best results.
- Drain tomatoes well to avoid a soggy pie.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
