Description
A savory Basil Tomato Pie featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a creamy cheese topping in a crisp deep-dish crust.
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crust, baked and cooled
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 tsp salt
1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the tomatoes and place them on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 20–30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry thoroughly.
3. Bake the pie crust according to package directions until lightly golden. Allow it to cool slightly.
4. Arrange half of the tomato slices in the bottom of the pie crust.
5. Sprinkle half of the chopped basil and green onions over the tomatoes.
6. Add the remaining tomato slices and top with the remaining basil and green onions.
7. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
8. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tomatoes, covering them completely.
9. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
12. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Drain tomatoes well to prevent excess moisture.
Allow resting time before slicing for clean pieces.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Basil Tomato Pie, tomato pie, fresh basil pie, savory baking