Name: Southern Tomato Pie
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pie crust; Approximately 3 lb assorted heirloom tomatoes; 1 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1½ cups grated extra-sharp white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ cup chopped fresh basil; ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh chives; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 large egg; Black pepper, to taste; Fresh basil leaves and minced chives, for garnish

Description

This Southern tomato pie is a savory summer classic featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, roasted and layered in a buttery crust, topped with a cheesy, creamy mixture, and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

1 pie crust

Approximately 3 lb assorted heirloom tomatoes

1 tsp kosher salt, divided

1½ cups grated extra-sharp white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup chopped yellow onion

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

½ cup chopped fresh basil

¼ cup thinly sliced fresh chives

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 large egg

Black pepper, to taste

Fresh basil leaves and minced chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Place the pie crust in a dish and chill. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Blind bake the crust with parchment and pie weights for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake another 5 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
Slice some tomatoes into rounds, lightly salt them, and layer between paper towels to draw moisture.
Cut the remaining tomatoes into chunks and roast on a rack over a baking sheet at 400°F for 40–45 minutes until wilted and slightly dried. Let cool.
In a bowl, mix cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, basil, chives, mustard, egg, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Layer roasted tomatoes in the cooled crust.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tomatoes.
Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let cool for at least 2–3 hours to allow the filling to set before slicing.

Notes

For extra richness, add cooked crumbled bacon or caramelized onions to the filling.
Mozzarella can be used instead of Monterey Jack for a gooier texture.
A biscuit crust can be used for a Southern twist.
Salt and drain raw tomato slices well if skipping the roasting step.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 55mg