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Bacon Onion Tomato Pie

Bacon Onion Tomato Pie: A Comforting Southern Delight

Bacon Onion Tomato Pie is a Southern classic packed with juicy tomatoes, smoky bacon, and sweet onions in a flaky crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust or homemade butter crust for richer texture
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Bacon thick-cut for best results
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion yellow onions can be used if sweet ones aren’t available
  • 3 medium Ripe Tomatoes use Roma or heirloom; salt and drain to prevent excess moisture
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese aged cheddar deepens the taste
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Gruyère works well for a twist
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or Dried Italian Herbs fresh basil for vibrancy or dried for convenience
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the refrigerated pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Dock the bottom with a fork, then blind-bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the thick-cut bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove and crumble into pieces, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings.
  3. Using the same skillet with reserved drippings, sauté sliced sweet onions over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Slice medium ripe tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and let them drain on a paper towel for about 10 minutes.
  5. Layer half of the crumbled bacon, half of the caramelized onions, and half of the drained tomatoes in the cooled pie crust. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, salt, pepper, and fresh basil or dried herbs. Spread evenly over the layered ingredients.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Blind-bake wisely to prevent a soggy crust. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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