Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tomato Pie


Let me warn you this dish is addictive. I could easily eat half a pie by myself but I try to restrain myself. This is probably not the most healthy dish but it sure is good. If you have never heard of tomato pie it is basically tomatoes, onions, cheese and fresh basil baked in a crusty pie shell. It is divine. It is super easy to make and reheats well. I made this recipe up on my own after googling tons of recipes. I like to think it is the best of the best.

TOMATO PIE -1 store bought pie crust (or if you are ambitious make your own!)
-2-3 ripe tomatoes yellow or red sliced
-1/2 white onion sliced thinly
-3/4 cup mayonnaise
-1 teaspoon hot sauce
-2 cups grated cheese (I used cheddar with a little mozzarella on top)
-1/4 cup fresh basil julienned
-salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS Lay tomato slices on paper towels for about 30 minutes to an hour to help remove excess water. Pat dry.

Mold pie shell into pie dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Mix together mayonnaise, 2 cups cheese, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

Start layering in the pie shell: Onions, tomatoes, basil and 1/2 cheese mixture. Repeat layers one more time. You should end with the remaining cheese sauce on top. I always sprinkle a little extra cheese over the top.

Bake at 375 degrees about 30 minutes or until cheese bubbles.

17 comments:

Alex {Things That Sparkle} said...

This sounds incredible

Chassity (Look Linger Love) said...

Sounds delish. I think you need to make a sidebar button that goes to a page for all your recipes. It would get used!

Jen Watts said...

I'm so glad you posted this!
I agree... A side bar with your recipes is a great idea!

Tara {The Silver Lining} said...

I just saw a recipe for an Heirloom Tomato Pie in a Food Network mag the other day and thought it looked delicious, but I've never made a tomato pie. You've definitely convinced me to try it!! Looks delicious!

Heather said...

This sounds so yummy!

Shrimp and Glitz said...

Thanks for sharing!! I LOVE tomato pie but have never made one myself. Definitely making this next week for dinner!

Baby Shopaholic said...

I am really going to do this!!! Thanks for sharing!

natasha {schue love} said...

OH yum...my mouth is watering!! Look delish and includes all my favorite ingredients. Maybe I should make it for din tonight?!

Unknown said...

This sounds and looks so delicious!

Laura said...

this sounds and looks so good! i made val's tomato pie and about died and went to heaven, i will have to try yours too, yum!!!

Val said...

Looks fabulous!! I'm so hungry right now!!!

Jill said...

I wish I would of read this a few hours ago, I have all the ingredients and it sounds delicious! I just put a quiche in the oven

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

This just got printed and put up on my fridge. If I had the pie crust, it would be dinner tonight! It looks so yummy and I don't even care if it's not good for you, it looks amazing!

Happiness Is... said...

Have you tried adding a little bit of olive oil over everything before baking? That is yummy. And I put parmesan on top, too! Yummm!

Balancing Lisa said...

oh my!!! This looks amazing! I am for sure printing this one out!! Thanks for sharing!

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Meg ~ Chasing Pink Fireflies said...

I've been meaning to make this for years and finally am getting around to it today! Can you freeze these? I'd love to save one for a cool fall night when I'm missing summer! If so, any tips on how to freeze and reheat?

Alexandra Bee Blog said...

I love a tomato pie, but have never made it myself! I am saving this for fresh from the garden summer tomatoes!