Tomato Pie I

Savory and robust, this pie is packed with textures and flavors. Tomatoes, fresh basil, scallions, crumbled bacon and spices, are layered in a deep-dish pastry shell and covered with grated cheese and mayonnaise. The pie is baked for an hour and served warm or cold.

• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 4 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• ½ pound bacon - cooked, drained, and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In alternating layers, fill pastry shell with tomatoes, basil, scallions, bacon, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper. In a small bowl, mix cheese with mayonnaise. Spread mixture over top of pie. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil from top of pie and bake an additional 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.