Description
This savory Southern Tomato Pie is bursting with fresh summer flavor—ripe tomatoes, basil, green onions, and gooey melted cheese baked into a flaky pie crust. A comforting, crowd-pleasing classic.
Ingredients
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Essentials:
- 5 Roma tomatoes, peeled and sliced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion or red onion, chopped
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ons:
- Sliced zucchini or bell peppers
- Crumbled bacon
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Use other juicy tomato varieties
- Substitute dried basil (1 tsp) if fresh isn’t available
- Try Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend instead
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep Tomatoes: Slice tomatoes and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let rest for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Pat Dry: Gently pat the tomatoes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Layer Ingredients: In the pre-baked pie crust, layer tomatoes, chopped basil, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix Cheesy Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt). Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Top Pie: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the layered vegetables in the pie shell. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool: Let the pie rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the pie set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Peeling tomatoes is optional but improves texture—quickly blanch in hot water and slip off the skins.
- Use a pie shield or foil to cover crust edges if they brown too quickly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: tomato pie, southern tomato pie, savory pie, cheesy tomato pie, fresh tomato tart, summer pie recipe