Tomato Pie with Cheddar Crust

By rrxing

Ingredients

• 4 large plum tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
• Kosher salt
• 3 1/2 cups mini Cheddar crackers or any type of crackers
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 6 slices cooked bacon
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar (your preferred cheese)
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil, for brushing

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Lay the tomato slices on a wire rack over a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to drain, then pat lightly with paper towels.

Meanwhile, put the Cheddar crackers, butter, egg and bacon in food processor and process until well combined. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Combine the cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the mayonnaise mixture in an even layer in the crust and top with the tomato slices, overlapping them in a circle. Brush the tomatoes with olive oil and bake until the Cheddar is melted, the tomatoes are curling and the crust is starting to brown, about 45 minutes.