Description
A delightful Southern Tomato Pie bursting with flavor from juicy tomatoes and aromatic basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4–5 ripe tomatoes (about 1.5 to 2 pounds), sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Slice and drain the tomatoes with salt for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix the filling: combine basil, cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Layer half of the tomato slices in the pie crust.
- Add half of the cheese mixture over the tomatoes.
- Repeat with remaining tomatoes and cheese mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- For freezing, wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern Tomato Pie, Tomato Pie Recipe, Fresh Basil, Summer Dish