Friday, July 29, 2011

Heirloom Tomato Pie


     I made this a couple weeks ago for brunch and it was huge hit. This time of year
     tomatoes are ripe and beautiful. The crust, cheese, and caramelized onions had
     me dreaming about this tart for a week. Perfect to serve if you are having guests over.

                                                      Heirloom Tomato Pie

        One pie crust...homemade or store bought
        3/4 cup manchego cheese
        olive oil
        1 large onion
        2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
        salt and pepper
        3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
        1/4 cup sour cream
        3 tablespoons bread crumbs
        3 tablespoons fresh chives
        3 tablespoons fresh parsley
        1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

       1) Line crust with foil and fill with dried beans. Bake until edges are golden. 2o min.
       2) Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion
       and cook, stirring until golden, 15 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, thinly slice tomatoes
       toss with 1 tablespoon of salt and in a colander. Let drain 30 min.
       3) Increase oven temperature to 375. Combine the manchego cheese, mozzarella,
       sour cream, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons each of herbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
       and the onions in a bowl. Spread in the crust. Arrange tomatoes on top. Drizzle with
       oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until the tomatoes are browned about 50
       minutes. Top with remaining herbs. Slightly adapted from Food Network.
     

45 comments:

  1. OH My goodness Val I wish I had a bite of this right now! This looks so fresh and amazing! I love all the vibrant colors! Well done :)

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  2. mmm, perfect for brunch!! saving it for the next party :)

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  3. Oh YIPPIE! We have a boatload of tomatoes growing in our backyard and My husband is tired of me just adding them to salads lol! I want to try this Mmm!

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  4. I saw this on the cover of the latest Food Network Magazine and I'm making it tomorrow. Looks incredible!

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  5. This looks amazing!! I'm going to have to give it a try!

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  6. OK I never heard of that cheese, and I am a cheese lover. This looks amazing VAL!

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  7. If there is a new tomato recipe in the summer, I'm usually making it. I love heirloom tomatoes and can't wait to give this a try. This, I think would make a good supper this Sunday night.

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  8. That looks SO good! I love your recipes, they make me so excited :)

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  9. This seriously would be my IDEAL meal. I love fresh tomatoes...mmmm.

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  10. you have no idea how bad I want a slice of this! ahhh soooo badly! =)

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  11. That looks awesome! Heirlooms finally came at my farmer's market last week. I like your recipes. I have been such a slacker with my recipes lately.

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  12. I love heirloom tomatoes anything!!! Looks so so good!

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  13. That sounds wonderful and I have tons of home grown tomatoes!

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  14. Dinner for Monday night company! Hooray! Thank you!

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  15. Oh this sounds sooooo much better than the tomato pie I pieced together the other night! Can't wait to try your recipe Val! :-)
    Vanessa

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  16. Anything with tomatoes sounds good to me! Can't wait to try this!

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  17. This looks amazing! I love manchego cheese and heirloom tomatoes - what a perfect pair!

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  18. Looks delicious!! Sooo yummy! My middle guy wants to know if you have a recipe for banana pancakes :) He asked me to 'ask that lady I know on the blogs who posts all the really good food!' lol! :) Have a great weekend Val!!

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  19. I am most definitely trying this :) YUM!

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  20. I just want to stop by for some goodness! Aren't cooked tomatoes divine? I'm loving this recipe, thank you for sharing!!

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  21. uuhhh I love everything that involves tomatoes! I'll love to make this, this weekend! THANKS!!

    Lots of love
    simplycamylla.blogspot.com

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  22. This looks fantastic! I love tomato pie and make it about once a week during the summer. This is a new version for me to try! Shared it on FB!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  23. once again AAAAAAAMAZING!!!!

    Once I become a billionaire, will you fly down to my place every week if I pay you royally??

    I'm serious.

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  24. This looks amazing! So pretty with the heirloom tomatoes, too.

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  25. Tomato pie is one of my favorite things ever! and a pie made with heirloom tomatoes even better! I will have to make this soon!

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  26. I love the beautiful tomaotes during the summer and this pie looks like the perfect way to showcase them!

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  27. oh wow--this is so pretty, and sounds amazing~

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  28. I absolutely LOVE tomato pie! I never had it until I moved to the South. Now its on my top 25 list of fave foods. (I really don't have a list. But I should make one)

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  29. ooooh, i could gobble that whole thing up!

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  30. this looks phenomenal! and so perfect for the season! I will definitely be making this for a brunch I'm hosting here in a few weeks!

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  31. YUM. this looks divine. I love fresh beautiful tomatoes and this looks like hte perfect way to show case them. thanks Val

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  32. This looks so delicious! I may just have to heat up my kitchen for this one and I don't use the oven too often in July and August!
    There is a tomato pie recipe floating around the internet that has a potato crust made with raw grated potato--I think I may try that crust with this and see how it turns out!

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  33. That looks amazing! I can't wait until our tomatoes are ready to harvest(we get a much later start in NY.) I'll definitely be making one or two of these. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. This is the perfect use for summer heirloom tomatoes. And the caramelized onions put it over the top yum!

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  35. Oh my, this is absolutely beautiful! I have never made a tomato pie and not sure I will access to heirloom tomatoes now that we are in Okinawa, but I want to try to make this sometime in my life! :)

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  36. Tomato recipe is my one of the favorite, I like to prefer the best combination of manchego cheese and heirloom tomatoes. I like fresh tomatoes recipe and this looks like the perfect way to show case them.

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  37. I am totally drooling! That looks crazy delish!

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  38. This looks wonderful!! I would definitely do a storebought crust and definitely want to try it!

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  39. Someone was just telling me about a tomato pie over the weekend!! It sure sounded and now looks really good!

    Ps..I'm making the cucumber/watermelon salad this week!!

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  40. This recipe looks delicious Val. The presentation is amazing!

    Thanks for sharing! Reese
    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com
    http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com

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  41. Yum! That sounds like an amazing breakfast! I have never used heirloom tomatoes, but this sounds like it would be an excellent way to start!

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  42. just found your blog and love it! wanted to stop over and say hello and tell you that that pie looks so good and I have to try it!

    have a good day!

    Ashley

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