Tomato Pie

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 60 min

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Southern tomato pie with basil, green onions, bacon, and cheese is the perfect recipe for using juicy, ripe, homegrown tomatoes in summertime.

• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

• 4 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced

• 1/2 pound bacon - cooked, drained, and chopped

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 In alternating layers, fill pie crust with tomatoes, bacon, green onions, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper.

3 Stir together cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl.

4 Spread over the top of pie. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 30 more minutes.

6 Serve pie warm or cold.