Drama Free Southern Tomato Pie (Press-In Bisquick Crust) 𑗅 Gluten-Free Option𑗅

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.

Core and slice 2 large heirloom tomatoes into about 4-inch slices.

Lay the sliced tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with 2 layers of paper towels.

Place another layer of paper towels on top of the tomatoes and set aside for 30 minutes to drain excess moisture.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of gluten-free Bisquick baking mix, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon basil; stir together.

Add 3/4 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of melted and cooled butter, and 1/2 cup of cheese to the dry ingredients; stir until combined.

Pat the dough into a pie plate to form a crust, pressing it on the bottom and up the sides.

Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of minced chives (or green onions), 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese into the mayonnaise mixture.

Spread half of the filling on the crust, then layer the drained tomatoes on top, overlapping them.

Spread the remaining filling over the tomatoes.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is brown and the filling is bubbly.

Optionally, turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes for a more golden crisp crust.

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