The Ultimate Tomato Pie Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2. Press pie crust into a 9-inch round pan or glass pie plate; fold excess dough under and press to form a thick edge. Cover the edges with aluminum foil.

3. Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the bottom. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Drain tomato wedges in a colander or on paper towels, then arrange over mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with basil and garlic.

5. Combine remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and white pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly over tomatoes; do not spread onto crust.

6. Return to the oven and bake until the top is golden and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Cover the edges with a ring of foil to keep from overcooking if needed. Garnish the pie with whole basil leaves and serve warm.

Editor’s Note:

The directions for prebaking the crust are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand.