cherry tomato pie

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Springfield, IL
Updated on Mar 17, 2015

This is a family favorite. Bacon makes everything better!!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 - pie crusts
  • 2/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 cups cherry (or grape) tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 - egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

How To Make cherry tomato pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 Cook bacon til done, but not crisp (Reserve 2 TBS. grease)
  • Step 2
    Roll out pie dough. Place 1 in pan as usual. Cut the second to the size of the bottom of the pan and place that on top of the first crust (keeps bottom from becoming soggy). Dish should be at least 2" deep.
  • Step 3
    Prick bottom of pastry. Line with foil; bake 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.
  • Step 4
    Remove and reduce heat to 375. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the pie crust. Place bacon against the side of the crust. Cut remaining bacon into small pieces and add to tomato mixture.
  • Step 5
    Cook onion in reserved bacon drippings til tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 6
    Halve 2 cups of tomatoes. Place halved and whole tomatoes in large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, 2 TBS basil, salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper.
  • Step 7
    In a separat bowl beat together cream cheese, mayo, egg yolk, cooked onion, lemon peel, remaining Parmesan, basil and pepper.
  • Step 8
    Spoon cream cheese mixture into pie crust. Top with tomato mixture. Gently press tomatoes into cream cheese.
  • Step 9
    Bake til tomatoes begin to brown, about 35 minutes.

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Category: Savory Pies
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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