Heirloom Tomato Pie

9 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, fresh, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 375. Placed sliced tomatoes in a single layer on paper towels. Sprinkle one side with 1/4 tsp of the salt; let stand for 10 minutes. Gently pat salted side of tomatoes with paper towels to absorb some of the moisture. Flip tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on the bottom. Place half the mozzarella over the bread crumbs, along with a third of the tomatoes and a third of the basil. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of the Parmesan. Layer with a third of the tomatoes, a third of the basil and remaining mozzarella. Layer with remaining tomatoes, basil and parmesan. Season with pepper and if desired, brush edges of crust with beaten egg.
  3. 3
    Bake at 375 for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
  4. 4
    Note: Pie will have moisture. For a less wet pie, seed the tomatoes.

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