Southern Tomato Pie

Name: Southern Tomato Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, blind baked; 3-4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 tsp salt, for draining tomatoes; 1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion (such as Vidalia); 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Layers of drained ripe tomatoes and sweet onion baked under a bubbling mayonnaise-and-cheese topping in a flaky crust — peak summer eating.

⏱ Prep 20m🔥 Cook 35m🕒 Total 55m🍽 8 servings

#summer#southern classic

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1unbaked 9-inch pie crust, blind baked
3-4 largeripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tspsalt, for draining tomatoes
1/2 cupthinly sliced sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
1 cupshredded sharp cheddar
1 cupshredded mozzarella
3/4 cupmayonnaise
2 tbspfresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 clovegarlic, minced
1/4 tspblack pepper

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1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Blind bake the pie crust until lightly golden, about 15 minutes; let cool slightly.
2
Lay tomato slices on paper towels or a rack, sprinkle with salt, and let drain 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture; blot dry.
3
Layer the tomatoes and onion slices into the baked crust.
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Mix cheddar, mozzarella, mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl.
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Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tomatoes and onions, covering completely.
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Bake 30-35 minutes, until the top is puffed and golden brown.
7
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing; garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.