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Southern Tomato Pie

A delicious Southern Tomato Pie 🍅🧀 featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a creamy healthy cheese mixture in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for summer lunches or family dinners!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 9-inch whole wheat pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten for brushing crust
Tomato Layer
  • 3-4 large ripe tomatoes sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 tsp salt for draining tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Cheese Mixture
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • 9-inch deep-dish pie pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Pie weights or dried beans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and place pie crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pan. Brush bottom and sides with egg white. Add parchment and pie weights, par-bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 8-10 more minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt. Let sit 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix Greek yogurt, light mayo, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl for the cheese mixture.
  4. Layer half the tomatoes in the par-baked crust. Sprinkle with basil, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and oregano. Spread half the cheese mixture over tomatoes. Repeat with remaining tomatoes and cheese mixture.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until top is golden and bubbly. Cool at least 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  6. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired 🌿🍅.

Notes

This Southern Tomato Pie is perfect for summer entertaining or casual family dinners. Save leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve with a light side salad or fresh bread. Don't forget to pin this recipe for easy access later! 📌