Traditional Tomato Pie
Fresh tomatoes are abundant in the Lowcountry, and tomato pie one of local cooks’ favorite ways to prepare them. All tomato pie recipes have a few ingredients in common, but the cook’s creativity determines the exact cheeses and herbs. Here is a tried and true recipe to get you started, but don’t be afraid to make them your own!
Ingredients
Bake 1 deep dish pie shell at 300° for 10 minutes
Slice 3 medium tomatoes (let drain for 30 minutes on paper towels) and 2 medium onions; sprinkle with basic, salt and pepper
Mix 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese and 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
Layer tomatoes and onions in cooked pie shell, top with mayonnaise / cheese mixture. Sprinkle with dill weed. Bake at 300° for 50 minutes.
Traditional Tomato Pie
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