Southern Tomato Pie Recipe
This Southern Tomato Pie is a savory slice of summer made with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, two cheeses, and a buttery cracker topping. A true Southern classic that's easy and perfect for beginner home cooks!
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 4–5 Roma or beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup freshly chopped basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup butter cracker crumbs about 12 crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish, cover with parchment, fill with weights or beans, and blind bake for 20 minutes. Remove weights and cool.
- Lay sliced tomatoes on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry to remove moisture.
- Layer tomatoes and chopped basil in the cooled crust, reserving a few tomato slices for topping.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, mozzarella, cheddar, and black pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tomato layers.
- Top with butter cracker crumbs and remaining tomato slices.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Tip: Always salt and drain the tomatoes to avoid soggy pie.
Variation: Add crumbled cooked bacon for a smoky twist on this Southern Tomato Pie.
Variation: Add crumbled cooked bacon for a smoky twist on this Southern Tomato Pie.