Grammas Tomato Pie Lighter Version Recipes

GRAMMA'S TOMATO PIE- LIGHTER VERSION

Steps:

• Use one can of tomatoes as bottom layer in large disposable lasagna pan or similar dish, then layer slices of bread on top.
• Melt margarine and combine last eight ingredients together into a liquid and pour over bread layer. You may change spice amounts according to your taste.
• Top with remaining can of tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with more oregano or add a mozzarella cheese topping if desired.
• Bake for 40 mins at 350 degrees.
• Makes approximately 16 servings, but recipe may be halved or made in bulk.
• You can't mess this one up!
• Note- the more oregano and italian spices you add, the more it gives it a pizza taste!

TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• Arrange the tomato and onion slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Line the crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and brown, another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• Mix together the Cheddar, mozzarella and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
• Transfer the tomatoes and onions to a dry paper towel and pat dry. Liberally season the tomatoes with cracked black pepper. Arrange a third of the tomatoes in a single layer in the pie crust, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle a third of the basil over the tomatoes and top with a third of the onions. Repeat twice with the remaining tomatoes, basil and onions. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of the onions.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve at room temperature.

GRAMMA'S TOMATO PIE

Steps:

• In a greased 9x13 casserole put the following:.
• 1/2 of the peeled, sliced tomatoes. Top with bread slices (you may cut the bread to fit). In a separate bowl, melt butter. Add milk and all the seasonings and whisk together. Pour this over the bread. Sprinkly with the bacon bits and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of tomatoes and the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.