I have a confession to make: I am a tomato fiend. To me, nothing tastes better than fresh, homegrown tomatoes in the summer. There are endless ways to utilize these wonderful fruits, of course- you can make salsas from them, use them on salads, sandwiches, or eat them sliced with a little salt, to name a few. But one of my personal favorites is tomato pie. My grandmother grows some of the best tasting tomatoes you will ever have, and she makes a wonderful tomato pie that is usually snatched up as soon as it comes out the oven (you have to be quick to get a slice with my family, the tomato pie is very coveted). Combined with nice fresh basil, some mayo (I recommend Dukes) and a good amount of sharp cheddar to offset the sweetness of the tomatoes, this recipe is one that I guarantee will become a family favorite. It yields about 6-8 good sized slices, so you may have to make more than one pie if there’s a crowd.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh 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 sharp cheddar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper
