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

With the abundance of fresh, ripe tomatoes available during the summer months, it's the perfect time to indulge in a classic and delicious tomato pie. This savory pie is a celebration of the season's best produce, with juicy tomatoes and fragrant herbs nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a picnic, or simply looking for a way to showcase the beauty of summer tomatoes, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your summertime repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch pie pastry
  • 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 9-inch pie pan; prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely; reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While the crust is cooling, place tomato slices in a single layer in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release moisture. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the tomatoes in a layer over the bottom of the cooled crust, overlapping the slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 each of the garlic, basil, Cheddar, and mozzarella. Repeat layers once more, then spread mayonnaise over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 828mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 168mg