The spring-like weather had me in a garden state of mind yesterday, so I made an Heirloom Tomato pie recipe for dinner, along with Dad’s swedish meatballs The men in the house would not be satisfied with Tomato pie alone. This recipe is an adaption from a recipe posted on the Food Network, but I think I found it last year on someone elses blog. Let me know in the comments if you are the someone.
Ingredients:
Pie crust, either store bought or home made (I used stored bought – the shame of it! )
3/4 cup shredded manchego cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup sour cream
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 1/4 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes ( I bought what the store had since it’s not garden season yet)
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ( I left that out, not a fan)
Directions:
Line the crust with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue baking until golden all over, 10 to 15 more minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
To make the filling: in a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
Thinly slice the tomatoes and toss with 1 teaspoon salt in a colander. Let drain, gently tossing occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Combine the manchego, mozzarella, sour cream, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons parsley, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and the sauteed onion in a bowl. Spread into the crust. Arrange the tomatoes on top. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with pepper. Bake until the tomatoes are browned, about 50 minutes. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. YUM~ try it! you will not be disappointed.
Oh boy, I LOVE tomato pie. One thing though – I did find they don't freeze so well. Can't wait until this summer so I can make one.
Oh k that looks great ! Hope the family enjoyed it ! Have a wonderful day
Looks very good! I'll have to make one, been looking for meatless Monday dishes!
I'm dreaming of summer and picking heirloom tomatoes out of the garden. Your pie looks great. My husband sounds like the men in your house…he would want a little meat as well.
LOVE IT!!
Wow, I've never heard of tomato pie before. Hmmm, I may have to try it!
Kinda reminds me of a deep dish pizza. dang now I'm hungry. How have you been Karen?
Looks grand and yes, I'll have a second helping please and thank you!
My Mom used to make tomato pie. I haven't had it in years and I can't eat tomatoes anymore but I bet MyHero would love this- xo Diana
One look and I knew I would love this fine looking tomato pie. Tomatoes might just be my favorite food. I grew up in tomato country and a friend of mine says we all have tomato juice running through our veins 🙂
Sam
Karen – I pinned that meatball recipe to my Pinterest! I am partially Swedish (believe it or not I have blue eyes) and I LOVE meatballs. I'm excited to make these.
Yummo- it looks so good and then to read the ingredients makes my mouth water. But- I must admit my heart burns at the thought of the acid in the tomatoes… ugh… might be worth it though!