Hattie Mae's Tomato Pie
Hattie Mae’s Tomato Pie (from Grits and Groceries)
Yield: 6 servings
4 sliced tomatoes
1 9-inch pie shell, chilled
1 c. finely diced onions
½ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, oregano, parsley, basil
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
-Preheat oven 350 degrees
Place tomatoes on a cookie sheet and season with salt. Allow to sit for a few minutes until some of their water is drawn out. Rinse under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Lay one-third of tomatoes in pie shell. Top with half of the onions, one-third of the herbs and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Combine remaining herbs with mayonnaise and cheese in a small bowl. Spread this mixture on top of the pie. Bake until golden brown.