Southern Tomato Pie

This Southern Tomato Pie is a savory and delicious dish that makes use of ripe, juicy tomatoes and flaky pie crust. It's the perfect summer meal for any occasion, from a backyard BBQ to a potluck with friends.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings Slices

Calories 334kcal

Equipment

pie plate
Fork
large skillet
Paper towels
medium bowl

Ingredients

1 premade pie crust
5 tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion
1 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 garlic cloves
¼ cup fresh chopped basil
½ cup chopped green onions
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Unroll the pie crust and place it in a pie tin and crimp the edges.
Poke the bottom with a fork and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Reduce the oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the onion into thin slices and place in a large saute pan with the butter.
Saute over low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the onions are caramelized.
Slice the tomatoes into thin slices, about ¼” thick and lay on paper towels in a single layer.
Sprinkle the salt over the slices and allow the juices to drain into the towels.
Cover with another layer of paper towels and press down to make the tomato slices as dry as possible.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the cheeses, garlic, basil, green onion, mayonnaise, onion powder and black pepper. Stir to mix well.
Start assembling the pie by placing a layer of tomatoes on the bottom.
Cover with about half of the cheese mixture and spread in an even layer.
Take about half of the onions and lay them on top.
Repeat the layers, first tomatoes, then cheese layer, then top with the caramelized onions.
Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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