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5 from 2 votes

Tomato Pie

Make this easy Southern inspired recipe for tomato pie for a savory and delicious side or main dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Bake pie crust10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 284
Author: Candace

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 ¼-1 ½ pounds Roma tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves chopped, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped, optional
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved, or additional tomato slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Place prepared pie crust dough in a pie plate. Dock pie crust (poke with a fork) and sprinkle with ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • Meanwhile, peel tomatoes if desired, and slice into ¼-inch thick slices. Place on paper towels in a single layer and sprinkle with salt.
  • With the paper towel, dab tomatoes to remove excess moisture. To the cooled pie crust, add a layer of tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil. Repeat to use all tomatoes and basil. 
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onion if using, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper. Gently spread over tomatoes.
  • Top with grape tomato halves and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and tomatoes are cooked through.
  • Allow to rest for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil and serve.

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftover tomato pie covered for up to 3 days.
  • Wrap individual portions first in plastic wrap, then in zippered bags to freeze for up to one month.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy chilled or reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 284 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg