The Best Tomato Pie

4.90 from 19 votes

Filled with a mozzarella cheese mixture layered in between thick slices of summer tomatoes makes this the best tomato pie. There's no better way to close out summer than making this delicious southern recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: tomato pie

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 9-inch pie shell
6 large tomatoes very ripe
1 tablespoon kosher salt
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and if making prepare the pie dough.
Slice the tomatoes to about 1/4-inch in thickness and arrange them in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Coat the tomatoes in salt and cover again with another layer of paper towels. Let sit for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl combine the shredded cheese, mayonnaise, fresh basil, and spices together until mixed well. Set aside.
Place the 9-inch pie shell into your pie dish and arrange a single layer of sliced tomatoes on the bottom. Cover the tomatoes with half of the cheese mixture and repeat this step.
Layer the last of the tomato slices on top, overlapping is okay, and firmly press them into the pie. This helps the ingredients come together.
Place the pie into the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the cheese begins to bubble and the crust turns a golden brown.

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Notes

Originally Posted on July 31, 2020

Updated on August 22, 2022

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