tomato pie
Here's yet another delicious way to use those fresh, ripe summer tomatoes. My first introduction to this dish was in 1995 with a recipe by Mrs. Betty Dunn, wife of former Tennessee Governor Winfield Dunn. There are so many versions of this wonderful classic, and it is easy to create your own - just be careful not to mask the taste of the tomatoes.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 1 - 9" pie crust, homemade or pillsbury
- 3 - 4 - ripe summer tomatoes, sliced 3/4" thick
- 2 - 3 pinches kosher salt
- 2 - 3 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (or substitute 2 cloves thinly sliced garlic)
- 1/2 cup hellman's or duke's mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
How To Make tomato pie
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Step 1Preheat the oven and bake pie shell according to directions or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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Step 2While crust is baking, peel and slice tomatoes placing them on paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Cover bottom of crust with tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper; then sprinkle with basil and chives.
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Step 3Thoroughly mix cheeses with mayo in mixing bowl, and spread over the top of the tomatoes. (Note: substitute whatever cheeses that you like or have on hand, e.g., mozzarella, that melt well).
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Step 4Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 25 minutes until cheese is completely melted. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before slicing.
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