Southern Tomato Pie
A delightful Southern Tomato Pie made with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for potlucks or lazy weekends.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Slice the tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick and sprinkle with salt.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until soft and translucent.
- Mix the sautéed onions, sliced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, black pepper, and basil in a bowl.
- Fill the pie crust with the mixture evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a nutritional boost, add spinach or kale. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Southern Cooking, Tomato Pie, Summer Recipe, Vegetarian Dish, Comfort Food