Irresistible Old-Fashioned Tomato Pie Recipe You Must Try Now
A classic Southern dish with a flaky crust, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 4 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place tomato slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 10 minutes.
- Layer tomatoes in the pie crust. Sprinkle with black pepper.
- Mix mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and basil in a bowl. Spread over tomatoes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes for best results.
- Blot tomato slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Substitute mozzarella for cheddar if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg