Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie | Southern Living

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham can be a less expensive protein option.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain and crumble.

In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 10 minutes.

Roll out pie crust and fit into a pie dish; trim excess.

Layer half of the tomatoes in the pie crust, followed by half of the bacon and half of the cheddar cheese.

Spread half of the mayonnaise over the cheese layer.

Repeat layers with remaining tomatoes, bacon, cheese, and mayonnaise.

Sprinkle with black pepper and fresh basil.

Beat egg and brush over the crust edges.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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