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Southern Tomato Pie

Easy Southern Tomato Pie! Fresh summer tomatoes, creamy cheese, & flaky crust. A taste of Southern comfort! 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Cuisine: American, Pies, Southern Food
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Each Pie Crust Recipe
  • 6 Each Heirloom Tomatoes ripe
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 8 Slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 Each Yellow Onions medium, diced
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Each Large Egg
  • 1 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Basil

Instructions

  • Prepare the pie crust, per the recipe directions. Line a 9" pie dish with the rolled out dough and refrigerate.
    1 Each Pie Crust Recipe
  • Slice the tomatoes into ¼" slices then arrange on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with the salt (use more if needed). Allow to rest for 30 minutes then blot dry with more paper towels.
    6 Each Heirloom Tomatoes, 2 teaspoons Salt
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Add the bacon, diced onions, grated cheeses, mayonnaise, egg, bread crumbs and seasonings to a large mixing bowl and stir well.
    8 Slices Bacon, 1 Each Yellow Onions, 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Each Large Egg, 1 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Add a layer of sliced tomatoes to the bottom of the refrigerated pie crust.
  • Top with half of the cheese mixture and use the back of a spoon to spread out.
  • Top with basil leaves, then layer again.
    1 Bunch Fresh Basil
  • Finish with a layer of tomatoes arranged nicely on top, then place into the oven.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn down the oven to 325°F. Bake for another 45 Minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing.

Notes

Although best served room temperature, or cold, this tomato pie can also be served warmed.
Think of it like your favorite quiche. It's similar in texture and flavors (but better I think).
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Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1443mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 1mg

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