Chunky Tomato Cheese Pie

Meet your new favorite comfort dish, the Chunky Tomato Cheese Pie—a perfect harmony of vibrant summer tomatoes and gooey, melty cheese nestled inside a golden, flaky crust. This savory pie layers juicy, salt-kissed tomato slices with a luxurious blend of cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and creamy mayonnaise, all infused with fresh basil and thyme for a fragrant herbal touch. The pie’s crowning glory is its bubbly, golden-brown topping, delivering an irresistible combination of textures. Quick to prepare with either a store-bought or homemade pie crust, this recipe is ideal for brunch, a light dinner, or as a standout side dish. Garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish bursting with flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece store-bought or homemade pie crust
• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges if desired. Poke the bottom and sides of the crust lightly with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

While the crust bakes, slice the tomatoes into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Lay them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat them dry with additional paper towels.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well incorporated to create the cheese filling.

Step 5

Layer the pie filling in the crust: Start with half of the tomato slices, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle half of the chopped basil and thyme over the tomatoes, and add a light drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of black pepper.

Step 6

Spread half of the cheese mixture over the tomatoes using the back of a spoon. Repeat the layering with the remaining tomatoes, herbs, olive oil, black pepper, and cheese mixture.

Step 7

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 8

Allow the pie to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve warm. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2499.3

Total Fat 201.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 401.8mg	0%
Sodium 4917.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 88.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2343.1mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1802.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.4%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 14.7%