Description
A comforting Southern classic, this tomato pie layers juicy heirloom tomatoes with creamy cheese and fresh herbs in a golden, flaky crust. Perfect warm or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust, prebaked
- 3–4 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- A handful of fresh basil, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Place the prebaked pie crust on a baking sheet for easier handling.
- Layer half of the drained tomato slices into the crust. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and basil. Spread half of the cheese mixture on top. Repeat the layers.
- Top with green onions and additional basil.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the pie rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- Salt and drain tomatoes to prevent a soggy crust.
- Prebake the crust for extra crispiness.
- Let the pie cool slightly before slicing for clean portions.
- Customize with your favorite herbs or spicy additions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: tomato pie, southern tomato pie, heirloom tomato recipe, summer pie, vegetarian comfort food