Heirloom Tomato Pie
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs tomatoes heirloom (about 4 medium), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3/4 tsp salt divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese shredded, extra sharp
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter cold, cubed
- 1 to 2 tbs half and half
- 5 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
Filling
- 1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed, thinly sliced
- 2 tbs marjoram minced fresh
- 1 1/2 tbs thyme minced, fresh
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp pepper coarsely ground
Instructions
- 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 unreleased 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.
Notes
Heirloom Tomato Pie
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
