With a busy week visiting family and tending to a recuperating Princess, I have reached deep into the vault for a classic recipe that still stands as one of my most favorite.
Honestly, I never heard about tomato pie until I lived in the south. Even then, for some reason, it just held no appeal for me…oh boy,was I blind. Finally, after several “suggestions” from Pinterest, I decided to give it a go. Pleasant surprise…despite the simplistic nature of the ingredients, it truly tasted…well, just like a fresh summer day. Let me give you the recipe!
The usual cast of characters…although I have experimented with some guest ingredients like bacon and corn…
1. Blind baked pie shell. I typically have several homemade pie crusts in the freezer, but store bought is fine…no judgment
2. 1/2 to 1 cup fresh chopped basil, extra points if you grow your own
3. 5-6 freshly chopped tomatoes with the juice squeezed out….I save and freeze the juice to use in stocks and broths
5. 1/2 cup mayonnaise…I use full fat, I assume reduced fat would work, if you try it let me know.
6. 2 cups chopped and shredded cheese…I use whatever I have on hand, for this pie I used cubed mozzarella and shredded cheddar.
7. A few dashes of hot sauce and a sprinkling of sea salt
Easy peasy steps
1. Placed juiced tomatoes in blind baked crust
2. Sprinkle chopped basil and sea salt on juiced tomatoes
3. Mix mayonnaise, cheese and hot sauce together until it is the consistency of a “slushy snowball” and spread on chopped basil…gently spread!
4. Bake 30-40 minutes in a 350 degree oven…I don’t cover it.
Oh, and no worries about the Princess…I believe she is on the mend.
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This is the season for anything made with good tomatoes.
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So glad to hear your little Princess is on the mend. It never nice when our little ones aren’t feeling well and your tomato pie does look delicious. I don’t believe I’ve ever tried one before. I must give it a whirl sometime soon
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She is almost back to her sassy self…just in time for school
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Happy to hear the Princess is on the mend. I love tomato pie. Thanks for your recipe. Have a great week.
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Perfect time of you for getting together with friends and family!!
Have a great week!
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It was a wonderful time for all.
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That looks really delicious! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
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wow I live in the south but never heard of tomato pie. It looked great! So glad to find your post today at the hop! YAY
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If you try it let me know how it turns out
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Looks yummy! And easy to make too. Thanks for the recipe!
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Very little time involved. I think it is one of the best dishes for a summer dinner.
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I’ve been making tomato pie for several years, now. I love it– but the rest of my family doesn’t. I’ve never put hot sauce in it, but I don’t usually use hot sauce anyway. I need to make one soon!
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I use a light hand with the hot sauce as a rule. I really want to get the basil shine through. My daughter is less than fond of it but my husband really loves it.
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Amy, the tomato pie looks delicious and real easy to make. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Sylvia D.
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Quite delicious and on the menu for Monday dinner.
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I have heard of it, but never tried making one. I have got to. It looks delicious! So happy about Princess!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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Honestly, I have never tried it either, but it sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it.
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This looks amazing. I’m so glad to hear that your beautiful girl is on the mend. Thanks for linking to Keep in Touch.
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