Calling ALL Tomato Lovers!
Nothing says summer like the taste of fresh vegetables. I personally wish I had room (and ability and time) for a large backyard garden that I could peruse for mealtimes. That being said, I gratefully accept all tomatoes! You can not beat the deliciousness and simplicity of a BLT with mozzarella, fresh basil, a little mayo, on homemade white bread. Tomatoes are so versatile. You can slice and eat on a sandwich or make the most delicious sauces. However, at the top of my list is Tomato Pie.
Don’t let the name fool you. I feel like this amazing side star needs a more robust name as it certainly is a show stopper! You start with a store bought deep dish pie crust, fill it with the juiciest and freshest tomatoes, then top with a gooey, melty, cheese topping. Simply put, it is amazing!
Tomato Pie makes me wish for summer and that says a lot for a southern girl! Seeing my counter lined with fresh and plump tomato beauties makes breaking out into a sweat walking to the mailbox worth it!
Tomato Pie
Ingredients
- 2 large fresh tomatoes
- 1 deep dish pie crust baked until lightly brown
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped greeen onions
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in a colander to drain.
- Assemble to cheese topping by mixing cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, and green onions.
- Place tomatoes in cooked deep dish pie shell and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the tomatoes and basil.
- Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until cheese melts and turns a little brown, about 20 minutes.
