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Tomato Pie

Southern Tomato Pie: A Comforting Slice of Fresh Flavor

Experience the comforting flavors of Southern Tomato Pie, a delicious dish made with garden-fresh tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 each Pie Crust Use a store-bought or homemade pie crust for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Beefsteak Tomatoes Well-sliced for even cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Substitute with dried basil if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Chives Green onions or shallots can be used as alternatives.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Mayo Preferably Duke's.
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack or dairy-free cheese.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pie Dish
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Tomato Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice your beefsteak tomatoes thinly and layer them evenly in a pre-baked pie crust. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, fresh basil, and chives.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy mayonnaise and grated cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture over the layered tomatoes in your pie crust evenly.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, looking for a bubbly, golden-brown topping.
  6. Let the Southern Tomato Pie cool to room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best results, let your pie cool before slicing to help the layers set.

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