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How to Make Amish Tomato Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomatoes are a staple summer vegetable and there are countless ways to enjoy them, from fresh salads to savory sauces. But if you're looking for a new and delicious way to showcase this juicy and flavorful fruit, then look no further than Amish Tomato Pie. This traditional Amish recipe combines the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the richness of cheese and the flakiness of a homemade pie crust, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and bursting with flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie pastry
  • 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 pound Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced raw bacon
  • ½ cup sliced leek
  • 2 cups grated white Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Fontina cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Place a baking sheet on the lowest rack of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Press pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Cover with two layers of aluminum foil, then add pie weights or dried beans.
  • Slice heirloom and Roma tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Remove seeds with your fingers and discard. Transfer six heirloom slices to a paper towel-lined plate; cover with more paper towels and set aside for decorating the pie. Arrange remaining heirloom slices and all Roma slices on a wire rack.
  • Place pie crust onto the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Place the wire rack with tomatoes onto a higher rack. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake until the bottom of the pie crust has lost its translucent raw look and the edges have just started to color, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Leaving tomatoes in the oven, remove pie crust and carefully lift out the foil and weights. Cover the edges with foil to prevent them from burning. Poke bottom of crust several times with a fork to keep it from puffing up. Return pie crust to the baking sheet and bake until light golden brown on the bottom, about 8 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Continue baking tomatoes until wilted, 15 to 20 more minutes (for a total of 40 minutes). Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes; keep the oven on.
  • While the tomatoes are cooling, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Add leek; cook until bacon is crisp and leek is soft and brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine Cheddar, Fontina, mayonnaise, basil, egg, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add bacon-leek mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture into pie crust, then arrange 1/2 of the roasted tomatoes over top, alternating heirlooms and Romas; repeat layers once more. Spread remaining cheese mixture over top, then gently press in reserved fresh heirloom slices in a decorative pattern. Cover the edges with foil, leaving tomatoes uncovered.
  • Bake until browned and bubbly on top, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely before serving, about 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 326mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 527mg

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