Description
This Southern-style tomato pie is packed with fresh tomatoes, creamy mayo-herb filling, and gooey cheese, all baked in a flaky crust for the ultimate comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheddar, mozzarella, basil, green onions, and black pepper until smooth.
- Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, prick with a fork, and par-bake for 10 minutes.
- Layer sliced tomatoes in the crust. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Add another layer of tomatoes and spread the cheese-mayo mixture evenly on top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use firm tomatoes to prevent excess moisture.
- Drain and pat dry tomatoes before layering.
- Allow pie to rest before slicing for clean pieces.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: tomato pie, southern tomato pie, summer pie, vegetarian pie, cheesy tomato pie