Fresh Tomato Pie

By lkoss

Ingredients

• Pastry for a 1-crust, 9-inch pie
• evaporated milk
• 4 cups sliced firm ripe tomatoes (squeeze gently to remove seeds)
• 1 1/2 tsp salt (omit)
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp dried basil (fresh taste best)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 large clove garlic, smashed and minced

Preparation

Step 1

Line a pie plate with pastry; flute edges and brush shell with evaporated milk. Bake at 450* for 5 minutes. Fill the pie shell with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and basil. Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic; spread over layer of tomatoes. Bake at 350* for 35-45 minutes, or until tomatoes are cooked and pie is done.