I just love to watch my grocery bills plummet during the summer months! My husband and I really enjoy tending to our little garden box and finding new recipes to create with our harvest! I don't know about you, but I'm so ready for some fresh tomatoes! Just give me two slices of fresh Italian bread and a nice red tomato and I am in heaven! But the only problem with a tomato harvest is what to do when they all ripen at the same time? Yes you can make sauce and salsa, but here is another savory alternative. According to my friend and cyber-mentor Joan Stewart of Publicity Hound fame, "It'll get rave reviews at a potluck!" I can't wait to try this! Thanks, Joan!
The Publicity Hound’s Tomato Pie
1 regular or deep-dish pie crust in tin (In frozen food section)
6 or 7 tomatoes, sliced, with skins on or off (I prefer skin removed)
1/2 cup fresh basil
oregano
salt and pepper
onion powder
dill1 cup mayo
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
*Let pie crust defrost for about 15 minutes. Prick bottom of crust with a fork. Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
*Remove from oven. Place one layer of tomatoes on bottom of crust. Sprinkle with onion powder, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover with a layer of fresh basil.
*Repeat until you’ve used all the tomatoes, and make sure tomatoes (not basil) are on the top. I usually end up with 3 layers in a deep-dish pie crust, or 2 to 3 layers in a regular crust.
*Mix the mayo and shredded cheese in a bowl and spread on top of the pie, like icing. Sprinkle dill on top.
*Bake in 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 20-30 minutes before eating so it isn’t runny.
Tips from Joan: You can use any kind of tomatoes. I like Romas because they aren’t as watery. I’ll bet orange and yellow tomatoes would be fabulous, too. Prepared pesto can also be substituted for fresh basil if you have that on hand!
Make it a Gift: Select a decorative pie plate to take along to your next potluck or ladies brunch! Here is a gift set that I found on Amazon for under $20! And don't forget to copy the recipe before you depart for the party...you know they are going to ask for it!
Do you have a money saving recipe that's fresh from your garden? Please share in the comments below!
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