I have tried a couple different recipes for tomato pie and created my own from my two favorites {one from Real Simple Magazine and one from a friend of my mom}. Both are very delicious, but I’ve taken my favorite parts from each and combined them to make my own “Tomato Pie.” Here is my recipe.
Slice enough fresh tomatoes to make about four cups {approximately 5-8 tomatoes}. I use whatever tomatoes I have, usually a combination of Romas and Big Boy. Important: place tomatoes in a colander for several minutes to remove some of the liquid.
I’ve told you before, I do not make my crust nor my cakes from scratch! I love good food, but I love simplicity even more! Sandra Lee totally stole my philosophy when she created Semi-Homemade! Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts work great for me! Remove them from the package, unroll {carefully} and place in a pie dish. Easy!
Lay the tomatoes evenly around the bottom of the crust. You should have enough to start a second layer as well. Sprinkle 1 chopped green onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano, and salt and pepper to taste {careful on the salt, the cheese and mayo will add quite a bit of saltiness}.
Mix 1-1/2 cups shredded SHARP cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup mayonnaise in a bowl.
Dollop the mayonnaise mixture on top of the tomatoes mixture.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top and place in a 350* oven for 45-55 minutes or until edges are browned. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Slice and serve! I paired mine with a BLT. I told you, I can never get enough tomatoes! Happy summertime!
- Preheat oven to 350*. Place tomatoes in a colander and allow to drain for several minutes.
- In the meantime, line a pie pan with the refrigerated pie crust. Lay tomatoes in the bottom of the crust. Sprinkle with green onions, basil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Dollop mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of tomato mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until edges are browned. Allow to cool for five minutes.
- Slice and serve!
Wow… that looks absolutely delicious!! Definitely printing this one!
That looks so good! what's not to love with the tomatoes, basil and cheese!!!!
That looks really delicious Jen! I am sure that is a recipe that I will be trying soon! Don't you love summer with all the fresh vegetables from the garden? Angie xo
This sounds so good! I can't wait to try it!
My hubby and I make a pretty mean BLT but we decided it would be great with fried green tomatoes instead….yummm! would love for you to check out my recipe when you get a chance
http://creativecarmella.blogspot.com/2011/07/tasty-tuesdaynot-your-ordinary-blt.html
Jen, this looks AMAZING! I am OUT of recipes, thats where YOU come in
I am TOTALLY making that this weekend!! YUMMY!! Thanks, Jen!
looks yummi! i will try this today for dinner!
I am bookmarking this one – looks delish!!
YUM-O! LOVE me some tomatoes! Thanks for the great recipe, this looks delish! I will definitely be trying this one. Love your blog…it is one of my daily stops!
Happy Summertime to you and your family! 
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Thanks for sharing, our tomatoes and basil are both doing great this year and I've been trying to come up with new dishes to use them in!
LOVE this recipe Jen…haven't made this dish in a long time. Great Photo's again..nice job:)
We LOVE tomato pie at our house, too. Our version is slightly different: we use sliced vidalia onions and crumble bacon into the cheese/mayo mixture. I'll have to try the green onions and add some oregano. Thanks for sharing!
Yuuuummmm Yummmmm!
That looks amazing! Can't wait to make it for my family.
Tomatoes are on the top of my list of Best Foods! Tomato pie sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing the link at Strut Your Stuff Thursday, I'm visiting the food categories to gather some recipes for my family.
Hugs,
Mary
YUM! I think I just found lunch. Thanks for sharing.
I had several tomatoes waiting to rot in my fridge… you inspired me!
http://thatsmellifluous.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-tomatoes-are-gonna-go-bad.html
Hi there! I wanted to let you know that I featured this yummy recipe as part of my Friday Faves today! Come take a look if you get a chance! Happy Friday
http://creativecarmella.blogspot.com/2011/07/friday-faves_22.html
This looks yummy. Can't wait to make it. My tomatoes are on the verge of turning red. Yay!
Wow Jen, the tomato pie looks incredible! What a wonderful way to showcase the summer bounty!
Whoa. I've never seen a tomato pie before and now I'm wondering WHY. I am making this one for sure! Thanks for sharing it.
I'd love to have you link it at my summer-long link party!
"Life's a Picnic!" party!
Just stopping by to let you know that I featured this in my "What I Bookmarked This Week" post – stop by and see!
This is going to be a great way to use my summer bounty. I planted 17 different tomato plants. Thanks for sharing!
OH MY!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR MY TOMATOES TO RIPEN, THIS WILL BE THE FIRST THING I MAKE. LOOKS AMAZING! THANKS
Oh my gosh! This looks and sounds delish! I'm a tomato girl too! I am pinning this so I have it!
Kirsten
Oh yum. I love summer tomatoes! This sounds sooo good.
This looks delicious. We planted tomatoes for the first time this year. I will be trying this for sure!
This looks so delish! I love tomatoes, and we have some on ripening on the vine right now. (We're having trouble keeping our dog away from them…) I am going to try this! yum!
(Also, thank you sooooo much for guest posting for me!
I have never tried this…I so need to it looks delicious!
Just wanted to let you know that I finally tried this and it was DELICIOUS! I was so glad I found your recipe. I blogged about it tonight.
bugaboo, mini, mr & me
what great pictures. looks like a fun summer overall…
i have a whole collection of antique doilies now featuring that exact butterfly pattern that’s in one of your picture. i believe it is actually not crocheted with a needle but made with spools. what do you think?