The Best Damn Tomato Pie Recipe: How to Make a Mouthwatering Tomato Pie

7/13/2020

If you love fresh, ripe tomatoes as much as I do, then you'll love this recipe for tomato pie. It's super simple and takes just a few ingredients. Tomato pie works great as a main course, or as a side dish.

Welcome to a delicious summer recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or family meal: The Best Damn Tomato Pie You'll Ever Eat. This mouthwatering tomato recipe is the perfect way to use those fresh, juicy tomatoes from your garden or local farmer's market. With its flaky crust, creamy cheese filling, and layers of ripe, flavorful tomatoes, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's a vegetarian option, making it a great choice for anyone looking to skip the meat. So, let's get started and whip up the best damn tomato pie you'll ever eat!

The Best Damn Tomato Pie Recipe: How to Make a Mouthwatering Tomato Pie

When I was growing up we had a small garden in our yard, right behind the pool. My grandfather grew basil, mint, parsley, squash, cucumbers, eggplant and yes, tomatoes. Tons of tomatoes! We had so many that at the end of the season, Pop Pop would pick any unripened tomatoes and wrap them in newspaper, and let them sit in the basement windows until they ripened, and we were blessed with fresh garden tomatoes all year round.

And back in the day, who knew that tomatoes had so many health benefits? The high levels of antioxidants, including lycopene, found in tomatoes have been linked to a reduced risk of certain types of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. They are also a good source of vitamins C and K, potassium, and folate, too.

Throughout the years, I’ve found other ways to enjoy fresh tomatoes: diced for salsas and pico de gallo, (sun)dried in the oven and tossed with pasta; even roasted and blended for soups and sauces.

Recently, I remembered a recipe I tried a hundred years ago (OK more like 15) for tomato pie and thought to myself, ‘Self--you really need to make that tomato pie again, it was like the best damn tomato pie you ever ate’. Made with juicy, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and 3 different types of ooey, gooey cheeses--I have to agree with myself--this pie is pretty damn good.

A word of warning about this pie: It’s absolutely beautiful to look at whole, but once you start slicing, it’s a big ole cheesey, tomatoey mess. To help keep your pie from falling apart, you can eliminate some of the moisture in the tomatoes before assembling your pie by putting the sliced tomatoes in a colander over a bowl, then salting them slightly on both sides to allow the liquid draw out. Refrigerate for about an hour or so, drain, then pat dry with a paper towel.

This recipe makes a great side dish to just about any grilled meat, like steak, sausage or chicken. For a meat free meal, serve the tomato pie with a light salad tossed with Italian vinaigrette dressing and a nice glass of pino greesh.

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I couldn't wait to get this in the oven! I just knew it would come out amazing.

I was right! Yum-oooooo!

The Best Damn Tomato Pie Recipe: Perfect for Summer Gatherings and Family Meals | At Home with Daneen

The Best Damn Tomato Pie

Want to grow tomatoes like my Pops? Check out this infographic to learn the best way to grow your own tomatoes:

Infographic courtesy of avantgardendecor.com

Would you do anything to tweak this tomato pie? I was thinking maybe giving it a Greek twist by using feta instead of moots, and dill and oregano instead of basil. Or adding chorizo, cheddar and onion for a Mexican flair. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

21 Comments

John

11/15/2017 09:27:06 am

Yum....it does look like a pretty darn nice pie.....pretty health to top it off. Gotta keep the recipe for my wife! Thanks for sharing mate!

Ishani Nath link

11/15/2017 09:37:16 am

I have almost all the ingredients at home. Making it soon. Looks very tasty and quite an easy recipe.

Sandra Watson link

11/15/2017 10:38:30 am

I've never even heard of tomatoe pie before. I will give this a try, as I love tomatoes and cheese!

Andrada Arsenie link

11/15/2017 11:15:15 am

This look delicious. I will give it a try.

Sunstylefiles link

11/15/2017 11:21:30 am

Can we please come live with you and eat your amazing creations everyday??

Crisly link

11/15/2017 12:00:47 pm

This looks really damn good 😀. I bet this taste as good as it looks. Easy cooking instructions and really healthy. Will have to save this and try this one day.

Marian Liebenow

7/18/2020 02:55:15 pm

As I was looking for an interesting brunch idea in anticipation of a visit from my brother and his wife, I came across this recipe. Oh, my gosh, it was delicious and received rave reviews from them. I didn’t have cheddar cheese, so just used mozzarella and Parmesan, but it was still full of flavor. The fresh basil I grow added so much, too. I wonder if a few bacon bits might be good?

Queene

7/31/2020 01:30:05 pm

Yikes...you had me up until the one cup of "Mayonnaise". Any recommendations for substitutes? Appreciate it!

Robin

8/8/2020 08:08:41 am

I was thinking the same thing. I don’t like mayo. I may use some, but add cream cheese too. And bacon bits!

Ann

8/25/2020 01:45:12 pm

Greek yogurt

Betty Wiese

8/4/2020 07:46:26 am

Paula Deans slices so nice because it is cold when sliced.

8/25/2020 01:47:44 pm

This is delicious, a definite keeper. I added the basil, tripled the garlic and added chopped green onions.

Zann Johnson link

9/15/2020 12:55:36 am

My daughter in law and I made this today with fresh ingredients from her garden, it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely make again and again. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

Elizabeth link

9/17/2020 06:05:52 pm

This looks delicious! You asked what would one do differently? I'm going to salt the tomatoes and let them "sweat" a bit (as you do for eggplant) and instead of cheddar cheese, I'm going to use Gruyere. Will be making this soon.

Janice

12/28/2020 05:31:46 pm

I have made this with bacon! Absolutely wonderful!

Sherri Thrasher

6/21/2022 09:31:20 am

I also make a Tomato Pie that my friends and family love. I add thinly sliced sweet onion and let Tomatoes and Onions sit in Italian dressing while pie crust cooks then add toms and onion to pie shell, cover with Hellmans reduced fat mayonnaise and low fat Mexican cheese blend.

Kathy

6/26/2022 08:30:08 pm

This was SO good! It was a damn good tomato pie!

Nancie

7/9/2022 03:40:32 pm

Best tomato pie ever! Of course my homegrown tomatoes just might make the difference. I did salt, drain and blot the tomatoes with paper towels which kept slices neat and not "a soggy mess".

Linda S Fernandez

8/20/2022 03:09:20 pm

Made this today, doubled and added shredded zucchini and 2 eggs. Also had a few varieties of tomatoes, was absolutely delicious! Made 2 pies and i love sharing with neighbors! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

Daneen

8/20/2022 10:40:46 pm

That sounds absolutely delish, almost like a fritatta! I'm so glad you liked it, I may try your version, too!

Carol

9/13/2022 09:35:19 pm

I made this tonight, and it is delicious! I layered sauteed onions on top of the tomato slices, and a layer of thin sliced pepperoni. I had seen this on a You tube video and had to try it. I was shocked my husband love it!