Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe slicing tomatoes (about 2 ½ lbs total), cored and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus extra for salting tomatoes
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange tomato slices on paper towel-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let them rest for 30 minutes. After that, pat the tomatoes dry to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish. It’s a good idea to place this dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Layer half of the tomato slices in the pie dish. On top, add half the onion, half the basil, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and ¼ cup of cheddar cheese. Then, add the remaining tomato slices, onion, basil, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the remaining ¾ cup cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, mayonnaise, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until everything is well combined.
- Spread this cheese mixture evenly over the top layer of tomatoes, ensuring it covers them completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. If the top browns too quickly, tent it with foil.
- After baking, let the pie cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Choose ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Adjust herbs and spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg