Easy Southern Tomato Pie

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and has a similar melting quality.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: homemade crust

Homemade crust can be made from pantry staples.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is often cheaper than Parmesan.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the pre-made deep dish pie crust by pricking it with a fork and bake for 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Slice 4 tomatoes and place them on a paper towel, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out liquid.

Layer the bottom of the pie crust with the sliced tomatoes.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 10 chopped basil leaves, and 1 tablespoon garlic; sprinkle half of this mixture over the tomatoes.

Add another layer of sliced tomatoes and sprinkle the remaining mixture on top.

In a separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 cup (half of a 2-cup bag) of mozzarella cheese and 1 cup (half of a 2-cup bag) of sharp grated cheese.

Spread the cheese and mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of the pie.

Sprinkle black pepper on top according to taste.

Place the pie on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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