Southern Living Tomato Pie Recipe

baked Southern Living Tomato Pie on white kitchen counter

Southern Living Tomato Pie Recipe

A classic Southern Living tomato pie with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy cheese filling, and a flaky homemade crust. This comforting dish is perfect for summer dinners or potlucks.

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Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 35

Cooling: 15

Total Time: 1 35

Servings:

Calories: 290kcal

Cost: $8–$10

Equipment

1 9-inch deep-dish pie pan Ceramic or glass preferred
1 Mandoline slicer For uniform tomato slices
1 Rolling pin For homemade crust
1 Pastry brush For brushing egg wash
1 Large colander For draining tomatoes
1 Mixing bowl For cheese mixture
1 Chef’s knife For slicing tomatoes

Ingredients

Pie Crust (if homemade)

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup cold butter Cubed
3–4 tablespoon ice water

Filling

4–5 large ripe tomatoes About 3 lbs, sliced ¼ inch thick
1 tablespoon salt For draining tomatoes
1 9-inch pie crust Pre-baked
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese Grated
¼ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
2 tablespoon fresh basil Chopped
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon fresh chives Chopped, for topping

Instructions

Slice tomatoes and salt both sides, then let drain for 30–45 minutes.
Pat tomatoes completely dry with clean paper towels.
Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter, add ice water until dough forms.
Roll out dough, press into 9-inch pan, pre-bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Mix mayonnaise, cheddar, Parmesan, basil, pepper, garlic powder.
Layer half the tomatoes in crust, then half the cheese mix.
Repeat with remaining tomatoes and cheese, top with chives.
Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
Cool 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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