Tomato and Basil Pie
Course
Dessert
Servings
4
people
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
1
9 in
frozen prepared pie crust
or make your own
4-6
tomatoes
medium-sized ripe, sliced 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick
1/4
cup
basil leaves
roughly chopped
salt
to taste
black pepper
ground, to taste
1 1/2
cup
mayonnaise
1 1/2
cup
shredded cheese
white cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a cheese of your choice
Instructions
Bake the pie crust empty in a 350F (180C) oven for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
Place a layer of tomato slices in the bottom, sprinkle with some of the basil, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Repeat until the pie is filled to about 1/2 inch (1 cm) to 1/4 inch (5 mm) of the rim.
Mix the mayonnaise and cheese together and spoon over the tomatoes, spreading it evenly over the contents of the pie.
Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Serves 4 to 6.