Special Ivy Inn Tomato Pie Food

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato and onion slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and brown, another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• Mix together the Cheddar, mozzarella and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
• Transfer the tomatoes and onions to a dry paper towel and pat dry. Liberally season the tomatoes with cracked black pepper. Arrange a third of the tomatoes in a single layer in the pie crust, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle a third of the basil over the tomatoes and top with a third of the onions. Repeat twice with the remaining tomatoes, basil and onions. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of the onions.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Line 9-inch pie plate with pie crust as directed on package for one-crust pie. Pierce bottom and side with fork. Bake 12 to 14 min. or just until edge begins to brown. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in colander set over bowl; press onto tomatoes with back of spoon to release as much juice as possible. Discard juice.
• Sprinkle onions onto bottom of crust; top with tomatoes and basil. Combine cheese and mayo; spoon over tomatoes, to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Bake 30 to 32 min. or until filling is heated through and crust is golden brown.

SPECIAL IVY INN TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Make double pie crust, or purchase 2 and bake one and cool.
• Spread mustard on baked crust, covering bottom and sides. Arrange tomatoes on top of mustard and cover with a layer of cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.** Repeat process to make 2 or 3 layers, ending with cheese on top. Spread mayonnaise on top of cheese (good luck). Sprinkle parmesan over mayonnaise. Place second pie crust over mixture and seal edges with a fork; cut slits in crust for ventilation.
• Baked 350 degrees 30 minutes, or till top crust is lightly browned. If necessary, cover edges of crust with foil near the end of the baking time if they get too brown.