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

Tomato pie is a classic Southern recipe that brings together the flavors of juicy ripe tomatoes, savory cheese, and a flaky pastry crust. This dish is perfect for showcasing the best of summer tomatoes, and it's a great way to use up any extra tomatoes from your garden or local farmers market. This recipe for the "Best Tomato Pie" is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust (such as Pillsbury)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 5 Roma tomatoes, or more to taste, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped (Optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 8 whole basil leaves (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Press pie crust into a 9-inch round pan or glass pie plate; fold excess dough under and press to form a thick edge. Cover the edges with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the bottom. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drain tomato wedges in a colander or on paper towels, then arrange over mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with basil and garlic.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and white pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly over tomatoes; do not spread onto crust.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the top is golden and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Cover the edges with a ring of foil to keep from overcooking if needed. Garnish the pie with whole basil leaves and serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 474mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg