Description
A savory Amish classic packed with fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and a flaky pie crust—perfect for a summer brunch or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
- 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
- 1 pound Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup diced raw bacon
- ½ cup sliced leek
- 2 cups grated white Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Fontina cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Slice the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt, and place them on paper towels to drain excess moisture.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until slightly crispy, then add leeks and sauté until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheeses, egg, mustard, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half the tomatoes into the crust, followed by half the bacon and leek mixture.
- Spoon half the cheese mixture over the layers.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.
- Bake the pie for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a mix of heirloom and Roma tomatoes for depth of flavor and texture. Draining tomatoes is key to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Savory Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: amish tomato pie, tomato recipe, savory pie, heirloom tomato pie