It was great. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. (If using a store-bought crust, only bake for a few minutes, and probably even less than instructed on the package. Updated July 2018. I did salute the onions in a little butter before layering. I make this recipe for perfect pie crust, and I follow the instructions at the bottom of the post for blind baking the crust by putting parchment paper and pie weights down on the pie crust and baking for just 15-20 minutes. RATE and COMMENT below! I had a lot of tomatoes from garden. It’s a southern dish that is one of my favorites–especially when it’s made with fresh garden tomatoes. NOTE: We are currently SOLD OUT of 12 oz Dixie Dirt (as is the vendor) UNTIL 2021. I did dry off the tomatoes with paper towels on both sides after draining them in the colander. While the crust is pre-baking, slice the tomatoes into thin slices and lay them in a single layer in the colander. Put the chicken on to cook in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 10 minutes before pies are to go in. Brenda Gantt swears by it (click here for cooking with Brenda Gantt Facebook page) Dixie Dirt. Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2010-2020 | Contact Me | Privacy Policy. Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise or Greek yogurt together. I highly suggest using a homemade pie crust for this recipe, not just because it tastes better, but because it will not brown as quickly as a store-bought crust. This step is really important if you don’t want to end up with a soggy tomato pie. A must-have for any home chef, learn how to make Magic Dust seasoning to use on everything from popcorn to steaks. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook until the chicken is done. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos. Sprinkle salt over the tomatoes to help bring out their liquid, and let them rest for 10 minutes. See more ideas about Gantt, Cooking, Southern cooking. Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini Soup, Chili Lime Chicken Wraps with Mango Avocado Salsa. A savory summertime Tomato Pie made by layering tomatoes slices, basil onion and a cheese spread into a pie crust and baking it until golden and bubbly. Start by pre-baking your pie shell for a few minutes. 2 broiler-fryer (2 1/2 - 3 lbs. onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. (You don't want wet (juicy) tomatoes or your pie will turn out soggy). I made two & the second one I added BACON to the cheese mixture & also garnished the top with basil, onions & crushed bacon!! Brenda Gannt's Tomato Pie 1 ½ cups mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar 2 cups shredded mozzarella mild onions, sliced (I use a Vidalia) 2 pie crusts, baked and crispy (this recipe makes two pies) 4 or more large ripe tomatoes, sliced, salted, and drained 1 cup shredded parmesan basil Mix first five ingredients in bowl. salt 1/2 tsp. Layer the tomato slices into the bottom of your pre-baked pie shell. I don’t have my own garden to care for (it’s still on my bucket list), but every summer I like to go to Farmer’s markets and buy a big box of fresh tomatoes. This is important because if your tomatoes contain a lot of liquid, they can cause your crust to get soggy. Your email address will not be published. Bake the tomato pie for 30 minutes or until it is lightly browned! I’ve found that tomato pie is best served fresh, but you can store the leftovers covered, in the fridge. The tomatoes make the crust soggy and the topping on this recipe contains mayonnaise, which doesn’t freeze well.