Sunday, August 29, 2010

CheesyBacon-Tomato Pie

6 medium tomatoes (2lbs) peeled, sliced (1/4 inch)*
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 oz bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 9 in pie shell
Drain tomato slices on paper towels 15 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic salt.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine cheese, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the green onions and pepper in medium bowl.

Layer half the tomatoes, bacon, basil and remaining 1/4 cup green onions in pie crust. Top with remaining tomatoes. Spread mayonnaise mixture over top. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown (cover edge of crust with foil if browning too quickly).

*tip- To peel tomatoes, cut small "X" in bottom of each tomato. place in large pot of boiling water 20 to 60 seconds or until skins become loose; place in large bowl of ice water. Skins should slip off with help of paring knife.

Makes 8 servings

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