Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-55 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the sliced tomatoes in a single layer on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes to draw out some of the moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Top with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with the grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
One serving (1/8 of the pie) contains approximately:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Southern comfort food classic
- Creamy, cheesy, and tomatoey
- Easy to make and perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "This was absolutely delicious! The tomatoes were perfectly cooked and the cheese was so flavorful."
- "I used homemade pie crust and it turned out so flaky and buttery."
- "I added some chopped basil to the top and it gave it a nice fresh flavor."
- "This is my new favorite way to eat tomatoes!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have time to draw out the moisture from the tomatoes, you can use a paper towel to pat them dry before slicing them.
- To prevent the pie from getting too soggy, bake it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Let the pie cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.
