Description
This Tomato Pie is a delightful savory pie featuring ripe roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and a blend of cheeses, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. A perfect dish for a summer gathering or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 5 roma tomatoes, peeled and sliced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion (or red onion), chopped
Crust:
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt)
- 2 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
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Pat-dry the tomatoes:
Use a paper towel to pat-dry the tomatoes to remove excess juice.
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Layer the filling:
In the pre-baked pie shell, layer tomato slices, basil, and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
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Prepare cheese mixture:
Combine mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt). Spread the mixture over the tomatoes and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake:
Bake for 30 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 472 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 604mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
