Description
This delightful 2-step tomato pie captures the essence of summer with its fresh ingredients and simple preparation. A family recipe passed through generations, it’s perfect for casual gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baked pastry shell (quiche or pie pan)
- 4 to 6 beefsteak tomatoes
- peeled and cut into thin slices
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup of grated cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Layer the sliced tomatoes in the baked pastry shell, seasoning with salt, pepper, fresh basil, and chives.
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise and grated cheese until well combined. Spread this mixture over the layered tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture. Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: tomato pie, summer recipe, Southern cooking, easy recipe, beefsteak tomatoes