The Ultimate Tomato Pie
A nostalgic tomato pie recipe that celebrates summer with fresh tomatoes and a creamy, cheesy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pie Crust
- 4 Beefsteak Tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Basil (or 1 tsp Dried Basil)
- 2 tbsp Chopped Chives
- 1 cup Heavy Mayo (preferably Duke’s)
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your pie crust and pre-bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slice the tomatoes into thin, even slices and lay them out to absorb excess moisture.
- Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix together the heavy mayo, grated cheddar cheese, fresh basil, and chopped chives until smooth.
- Assemble the pie by layering the tomatoes in the pre-baked crust and pouring the cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe with herbs, different cheese, or extra vegetables!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tomato pie, summer recipe, vegetarian, comfort food, baking