TOMATO PIE WITH CORNMEAL CRUST
Tomato pie is a staple in Low Country cuisine, and if you're unfamiliar with this dish, it's not a dessert at all. I layer sliced heirloom tomatoes, my famous pimiento cheese, herbs, onion and ham in a cornmeal pie crust and bake them up. The result is a to-die-for side or main dish that I know you'll love.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Make the cornmeal crust: Combine the cornmeal, flour and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles small peas. Add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse just until the mixture comes together and forms a dough. Shape the dough into a disc, then wrap with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the filling: Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on paper towel-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 30 minutes to allow the water from the tomatoes to release, then pat the tomatoes dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out the dough out to an 11-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Fold the edges under and crimp the edges. Fill the pie crust with parchment paper and pie weights or dried beans. Bake on the bottom rack until the crust is browned and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully lift out the parchment and weights and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with the House Seasoning. Layer a third of the tomatoes on the bottom of the crust and sprinkle with a third of the herbs. Top with half of the onion, half of the ham and 1/3 cup Pimiento Cheese. Repeat the layers once. Top with the remaining tomatoes, herbs and remaining 1/3 cup Pimiento Cheese. Bake on the bottom rack until the pie is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before slicing. Garnish with more fresh herbs, if desired.
- Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
- Add the Cheddars, cream cheese, pimientos and mayo to a bowl and mix together. Add the chives, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked paprika and salt and pepper and mix until thoroughly combined.
GRAMMA'S TOMATO PIE- LIGHTER VERSION
A variation of my mother's recipe for tomato pie- with a Weight Watcher's friendly spin! Makes 12 servings- only 4 points each! Cheese and bacon have been removed for my personal taste.
Provided by Meri Beth
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use one can of tomatoes as bottom layer in large disposable lasagna pan or similar dish, then layer slices of bread on top.
- Melt margarine and combine last eight ingredients together into a liquid and pour over bread layer. You may change spice amounts according to your taste.
- Top with remaining can of tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with more oregano or add a mozzarella cheese topping if desired.
- Bake for 40 mins at 350 degrees.
- Makes approximately 16 servings, but recipe may be halved or made in bulk.
- You can't mess this one up!
- Note- the more oregano and italian spices you add, the more it gives it a pizza taste!
GRAMMA'S TOMATO PIE
Having an abundance of tomatoes in the garden causes you to come up with as many recipes as you can! This recipe is a hit with my family especially the little ones because it has the taste of pizza.
Provided by Gramma Robbie
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a greased 9x13 casserole put the following:.
- 1/2 of the peeled, sliced tomatoes. Top with bread slices (you may cut the bread to fit). In a separate bowl, melt butter. Add milk and all the seasonings and whisk together. Pour this over the bread. Sprinkly with the bacon bits and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of tomatoes and the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
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