How to Make Savory Southern Tomato Pie | The Stay At Home Chef

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing creaminess.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and can be more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Slice 5 heirloom tomatoes nice and thin.

Lay out tomato slices on a paper towel lined baking sheet and season with 1 teaspoon of salt; let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; add a few dashes of Tobasco sauce.

Pat the tomatoes dry with a paper towel.

Layer the tomatoes in a pie dish, adding half of a sliced sweet onion, 8 chopped basil leaves, and a little black pepper between layers.

Spread the cheese mixture over the top of the layered tomatoes.

Add a few more tomato slices on top for decoration.

Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

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