PrintClassic Tomato Pie
A savory Southern-style tomato pie with a flaky crust, cheddar cheese, and fresh basil. Perfect for summer garden boards.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Savory Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place tomato slices in a single layer on paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, basil, onion, cheddar cheese, and black pepper.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Arrange the drained tomato slices over the cheese mixture.
- Top the tomatoes with the remaining cheese mixture.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Salting and draining your tomatoes is key to preventing a watery pie.
- This pie is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- Serve as a light lunch or as part of a summer garden board with other fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg