Tomato Pie

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

A delicious summer side dish with fresh tomatoes and a cheesy top!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: The Food Practitioner

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.

Notes

I have used different cheeses or what I had on hand such as Pepper Jack or Parmesan cheese, which are both tasty!
There are also other vegetables you can add such as zucchini, squash, and onions that also gives a great flavor. If using these vegetables I would saute first until cooked through and soft before adding them to the pie shell.
Let cooked pie rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.  

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