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Southern Heirloom Tomato Pie
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Southern Heirloom Tomato Pie

1 h 5 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • refrigerated pie crust (brought to room temperature)Bakery1 piece
  • heirloom tomatoes (sliced into rounds, various colors)Produce900 g
  • salt (for sprinkling)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (cracked)Spices2 g
  • stone ground mustard (thin layer)Pantry30 g
  • pimento cheese (generous layer)Dairy300 g
  • white cheddar (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • fresh basil (torn, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

322kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pie dish
  • Oven
  • fork

step by step

Method

  1. Par-bake the crust

    • Press the refrigerated pie crust into a pie dish.
    • Prick the bottom all over with a fork.
    • Par-bake at 175 °C for 10 to 12 minutes.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the tomatoes

    • Slice the heirloom tomatoes into rounds.
    • Lay them on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
    • Pat the tops dry with paper towels.
    Step 2
  3. Layer the pie

    • Spread a thin layer of stone ground mustard over the par-baked crust.
    • Line the bottom with tomato slices and season with salt and pepper.
    • Spread a generous layer of pimento cheese, add another layer of tomatoes and finish with shredded white cheddar.
    Step 3
  4. Bake the pie

    • Bake at 175 °C for about 25 minutes.
    • Broil at the end until golden.
    Step 4
  5. Rest and garnish

    • Let the pie sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Garnish with fresh basil and cracked black pepper before serving.
    Step 5