Description
A delightful Southern classic filled with garden-fresh tomatoes, rich cheese, and a buttery crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 4–5 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup caramelized onions
- Optional: A sprinkle of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and blind bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes in the baked pie crust, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes to release moisture.
- Spread the cheesy mixture evenly over the tomatoes. Add caramelized onions or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Use heirloom tomatoes for best flavor, and try Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg