Love & Best Dishes: Savory Southern Tomato Pie Recipe

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.

Start with some cheddar cheese and summer tomatoes.

Use 4 heirloom tomatoes, salted and placed in a colander to drain water.

Cut tomatoes into rough pieces, leaving the skin on.

Layer fresh basil leaves into the pie with the tomatoes.

Add pepper to the tomatoes.

Salt the tomatoes lightly, remembering they have already been salted to draw out water.

Mix cheddar cheese with mayonnaise until well combined.

Spread the cheese mixture over the tomatoes, pressing it down slightly.

Reserve some onions to sprinkle on top after baking.

Bake the pie for about 25 minutes.

Cut the pie into pieces for serving.

Cooking Techniques

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