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Classic Southern Tomato Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Sharp Cheddar and Duke’s Mayo

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A savory Southern tomato pie featuring a flaky crust, fresh ripe tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy Duke’s mayonnaise topping. Perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced thin (Roma or heirloom, seeds removed)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (preferably aged)
  • ½ cup Duke’s mayonnaise
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste (start with ½ teaspoon)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for brushing crust edges)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and slice tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices. Lay on paper towels and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine shredded sharp cheddar, Duke’s mayo, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and evenly mixed.
  4. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and prick bottom with a fork 5-6 times. Brush edges lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  5. Arrange a layer of tomato slices on the crust. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Scatter chopped basil leaves over the tomatoes (optional).
  7. Add another layer of tomato slices, seasoning lightly again.
  8. Spread the cheese and mayo mixture evenly over the top tomato layer, smoothing gently with a spatula.
  9. Bake on middle rack for 35-40 minutes until crust is golden brown and topping is bubbly with light browning.
  10. Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

Pat tomato slices dry to prevent soggy crust. Use Duke’s mayonnaise for best flavor, but other good-quality mayos can substitute. Let pie cool before slicing for cleaner wedges. Optionally, add panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter on top for extra crunch. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.

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Keywords: tomato pie, southern tomato pie, sharp cheddar, Duke’s mayo, summer recipe, potluck dish, savory pie

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