Farmer's Tomato Pie

Try the popular combination of tomato, mozzarella, and basil tucked into a crust and baked to warm, melty yumminess. Serve as an appetizer or with a fresh garden salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Farmer's Tomato Pie


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 12 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  of a 15-ounce package (1 crust)  folded refrigerated unbaked piecrustOn Sale
  • 1-1/3  cups  shredded Italian blend cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese (5-1/2 ounces)On Sale
  • 4  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  fine dry bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 2  pounds  ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (about 6 cups)On Sale
  • 1  cup  halved cherry tomatoes (about 6 ounces)On Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  to 1/2 cup  loosely packed small fresh basil leavesOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Unfold piecrust according to package directions. On a lightly floured surface, roll crust to a 12-inch circle. Place in a 9- to 9-1/2 -inch quiche dish or 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges, if necessary. Fold under extra pastry. If using pie plate, crimp edge as desired. Do not prick pastry. Line the pastry with a double thickness of foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until pastry is set and dry. Remove from oven.
2.
Reduce oven temperature to 375 degree F. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the cheese evenly over baked pie crust. Sprinkle minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of the bread crumbs over cheese. Top with one-third of the tomato wedges, one-third of the cherry tomatoes, and 1/3 cup of the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the remaining bread crumbs.
3.
Repeat with another one-third of the tomato wedges, one-third of the cherry tomatoes, and 1/3 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs. Top with remaining tomato wedges, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. Sprinkle with salt. (Crust will be quite full.)
4.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes more or until pastry is golden brown and tomatoes are just starting to brown on top. Remove from oven to a wire rack and sprinkle with basil leaves. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. (If held longer, tomatoes tend to release their juices, which may make the pastry a little soggy.) Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 216, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 413 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 44%, Calcium 12%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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