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Old Fashioned Tomato Pie

5 from 1 vote
Garden-fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a creamy, cheesy topping make each slice of this Old Fashioned Tomato Pie a joy to eat!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

  • 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • 4-6 summer tomatoes depending on size, about 2 pounds
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 fresh basil leaves rolled and sliced thin
  • ½ cup fresh green onions sliced thin
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-3 teaspoons hot sauce Cholula or Tabasco work well, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the pie crust in a deep pie plate and prick with a fork. Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes, until it is very lightly browned. Allow the crust to cool completely before filling.
  • While the crust is cooling, slice tomatoes about ¼-inch thick and lightly sprinkle with salt. Lay the tomatoes on paper towels and blot once with additional paper towels before layering in the cooled pie shell.
  • Alternate layers of tomatoes with a sprinkling of green onions and basil. Stir together the mozzarella, cheddar, cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, pepper, and hot sauce, if desired. Top the tomatoes with the cheese mixture.
  • Place the pie in the 375°F oven and after it is in the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese has melted and begins to brown. If the crust starts to get too dark, use a pie crust cover or wrap the edge of the pan in foil.
  • Remove from the oven and cool at least 20 minutes before slicing. For clean slices, allow the pie to cool to room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal · Carbohydrates: 14g · Protein: 9g · Fat: 35g · Saturated Fat: 10g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g · Monounsaturated Fat: 9g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 37mg · Sodium: 679mg · Potassium: 201mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 2g · Vitamin A: 799IU · Vitamin C: 9mg · Calcium: 186mg · Iron: 1mg
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