Heritage Tomato Pie

Ingredients

• 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tsp salt for draining tomatoes
• 1/3 cup sliced basil
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Lay tomato slices on towels, sprinkle lightly with salt and let drain 20 minutes; blot very dry.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prebake pie crust for 8 minutes; cool slightly.

3. 3

   Layer half the tomatoes and basil in the crust, then repeat.

4. 4

   Mix cheddar, mozzarella, mayonnaise and pepper and spread over the top.

5. 5

   Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest 15 minutes before slicing.