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This Savory Tomato, Feta, and Basil Pie is a delicious twist on the Southern classic! Bursting with fresh summer flavors, you'll want to enjoy this classic tomato pie all season long! | Hello Little Home

Savory Tomato, Feta, and Basil Pie

This Savory Tomato, Feta, and Basil Pie is a delicious twist on the Southern classic!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

For Tomatoes:

  • 3 large tomatoes
  • salt

For Pie Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water

For Pie Filling:

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (6-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • handful of basil leaves, julienned
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

Prepare tomatoes:

  • Thinly slice the tomatoes and layer in a colander to drain, sprinkling each layer with salt. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.

Make pie crust:

  • Add the flour and salt to a food processor and pulse to combine.
  • Cut butter into cubes and add to flour. Pulse into well combined.
  • Sprinkle flour mixture with a couple tablespoons of water. Pulse until a dough forms, adding more water (one tbsp. at a time), if necessary.
  • Remove dough from food processor. Shape into a ball, then flatten it into a disk.
  • Cover dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Prepare filling:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add onions and saute until browned.
  • Stir garlic into onions and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Take tomatoes out of colander and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Combine mayonnaise and ½ cup mozzarella cheese.

Assemble Pie:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and roll it out about ⅛ inch thick.
  • Place the dough in a pie pan and trim any excess dough from the edges.
  • Cover bottom of pie with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Top mozzarella with onions.
  • Place a layer of tomatoes over the onions. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle half the feta over the tomatoes.
  • Cover the feta with half of the basil.
  • Add another layer of tomatoes, salt, pepper, feta, and basil (in that order).
  • Cover the basil with a final layer of tomatoes, season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of the pie.
  • Place pie in oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until top of pie and crust are a deep golden brown.
  • Let pie cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

This make a very juicy pie. For a less watery pie, remove the tomato seeds before slicing them. Also, if you use feta that has been packed in water, drain it very well (and blot dry) before adding to the pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal
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