HEIRLOOM TOMATO PIE

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My green-thumb neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all. -Angela Benedict, Dunbar, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds heirloom tomatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1/4-inch slices
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place tomato slices in a single layer on paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 45 minutes. Pat dry., Meanwhile, place cheese, flour and remaining salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough cream to form moist crumbs. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Gently press bacon into dough. Bake 20-22 minutes or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, herbs and garlic powder until blended. Spread over crust. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with pepper. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and tomatoes are softened. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.