Mom made this during our visit to Maine last week and it is soooo good! Not quite a pizza and not a quiche either- definitely a pie?!
Ingredients
4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 10 minutes.
- Layer the tomato slices, basil, and onion in pie shell. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Spread mixture on top of the tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- To serve, cut into slices and serve warm.
- One comment: I have made this Tomato Pie a few times now. Here is what I do....bake a Pillsbury pie crust for 14 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes. Then put a layer of crushed buttery crackers on the bottom. Next put a layer of sliced tomatoes. I cut mine, let them sit in a colander for about 1/2 hour then a take paper towel and get as much moisture out of the slices as I can. I use about 14 basil leaves chopped. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup of diced green onions, and 7 chopped basil leaves. Add another layer of tomatoes and repeat with the onions and basil. I used the same amount of mayo, and cheeses as Paula. But after spreading it on I sprinkle additional cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes. Oh my its to die sooo yummy!!
- I have made this Tomato Pie a few times now. Here is what I do....bake a Pillsbury pie crust for 14 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes. Then put a layer of crushed buttery crackers on the bottom. Next put a layer of sliced tomatoes. I cut mine, let them sit in a colander for about 1/2 hour then a take paper towel and get as much moisture out of the slices as I can. I use about 14 basil leaves chopped. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup of diced green onions, and 7 chopped basil leaves. Add another layer of tomatoes and repeat with the onions and basil. I used the same amount of mayo, and cheeses as Paula. But after spreading it on I sprinkle additional cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes. Oh my its to die sooo yummy!!
