Southern Tomato Pie
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Southern Tomato Pie
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Southern Tomato Pie is the perfect summer dish. Use your favorite variety of fresh tomatoes, and cheeses....go with a wonderful pie crust, basil, and a touch of onion. Wow! Amazing!!
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Ingredients
PIE CRUST (MAKE AHEAD)
- 1 pie crust homemade or store brand (you'll need pie weights, or dried beans, or uncooked rice with parchment paper to blind bake the crust)
FOR THE TOMATO PIE
- 3 lbs fresh tomatoes sliced, we love a variety of heirlooms
- kosher salt
- 4 lices Bacon roughly chopped
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- ½ cup good quality mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup fontina cheese shredded
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup fresh oregano chopped, Can also use: thyme, rosemary, tarragon, marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425° F.
- Par-bake the pie crust: Place the pie dough in the pie dish. Now, line with parchment paper. Add weights, or 1 cup dried beans, or, 1 cup dried rice on top. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, layer one (or two, if needed) baking sheets with paper towels. Place the sliced tomaotes on the paper towels and sprinkle salt over the tops of the tomaotes.
- Remove the pie from the oven, and discard the parchment paper and weights. Let cool completely.
- Reduce the oven to 350° F.
- On a separate baking sheet with a rack, place all but 3 of the tomaotes and roast in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Hold the 3 tomatoes for topping the pie after assembling.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until just starting to crisp and grease is being rendered.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until transluscent, about 4 to 5 more minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
- Once the tomatoes are done roasting, remove from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes, still on the rack(s).
- Make the filling by mixing together in a medium bowl the mayonaisse, cooked bacon / onion mixture, Dijon mustard, egg, and both cheeses. Stir until completely combined.
- Add a thin layer of the filling to the par-baked pie crust. Use a knife to spread the filling.
- Next, using a spatula, carefully add a layer of the roasted tomatoes. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the tomatoes.
- Now, sprinkle half the fresh basil and fresh oregano on top of the tomatoes.
- Repeat this layering of filling, tomatoes, pepper and herbs. Add one more layer of the filling on top. Sprinkle more shredded cheese to cover any gaps.
- Add the three remaining tomatoes on top and sprinkle on a little more of the herbs.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
- Let rest for 1 hour (if served sooner, the filling will still be somewhat fluid). Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The tomatoes are somewhat fragile after roasting them. Carefully use a small spatula (and your hands) to transfer them from the baking rack to the pie.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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