GARDEN FRESH TOMATO AND BACON PIE

Garden Fresh Tomato and Bacon Pie image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 deep dish pie shell (i make the https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/pie/100-year-old-pie-crust-recipe.html, using 1/2 of the recipe)
1 1/2 to 2 c cheese, shredded i used parmesan, cheddar and swiss (a little more than 1/2 cup each) reserve 1/2 cup for topping
1/2 c green onion,sliced (or you can used chopped onion of your choice)
3 to 4 c fresh tomatoes, chopped or sliced
1 or 2 pinch dried oregano, more if desired
1 or 2 pinch dried basil, more if desired
salt & pepper
6 to 8 slice bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
3 to 4 Tbsp mayonnaise

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. With fork spear bottom of crust. Bake crust for about 10 minutes in preheated oven.
3. Remove crust from oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
4. Now add a layer of cheese, onion, and tomatoes to pie crust. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Continue layering until ingredients are gone except for 1/2 cup of cheese. I had 2 layers. NOTE: Chop tomatoes and drain in a colander for at least 30 minutes before adding to pie. You can slice the tomatoes if desired. Use firm ripe tomatoes. You don't want the pie to be juicy
5. Combine the crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, and cheese: spread on top of the pie. NOTE: Add'l mayo may be needed but don't go overboard. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!