Usually, when I think of pies I think of the sweet versions. S’mores Pie, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Butterscotch Pie. Really, I like almost any kind of pie. Can you tell? But, sometimes family and friends give you a recipe that’s different. One of those that sounds so good you have to try it. That’s the case with this Bacon Tomato Pie Recipe.
It’s more like a quiche than a pie and includes savory ingredients, like bacon, tomatoes, and scallions. I don’t serve it often because it’s incredibly fattening, but, it’s perfect for the occasional treat when fresh tomatoes are in season. It’s the perfect dish to serve at brunch.
Bacon and Tomato Pie Recipe
I found this recipe many years ago in a regional Georgia magazine but it didn’t include bacon. One of our neighbors had a surplus of tomatoes and popped up at my door every few days holding sacks of rich, plump tomatoes. After that summer, I kept the recipe at the back of my mind but didn’t make it often.
Then, the next summer, a friend asked me if I had a good recipe for tomato pie. I told her, “Of course!” I shared my recipe and decided to make a couple for us too. I had leftover bacon in the fridge. Everyone knows bacon and tomatoes go together so I crumbled it up and added it in. The recipe was a success and the rest is history. Now, we have this luscious pie once a month in the spring and summer when tomatoes are in season.
Cooking Tips:
- This recipe works best with firm, ripe tomatoes. If tomatoes are too mushy, they will fall apart in the pie.
- To make this recipe Gluten-Free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- Slice the tomatoes and lay them on a paper towel to drain for around five minutes. Gently pat them dry with another paper towel. This will help prevent the tomatoes from becoming mushy before and during baking.
- If you can’t find or don’t have any scallions, substitute an equal amount of onion. Green onion is preferred but a sweet variety of onion (Vidalia or yellow) works well also.
- Be sure to blind-bake your pie crust before adding the filling.
- Pre-cook the bacon before adding it to the pie.
- It’s best to use full-fat mayonnaise in this recipe.
- Bake the pie until the center is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
How to Blind-Bake a Pie Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
- Bake the pie crust for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crust is light brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before adding the filling.
How to Prevent Soggy Pie Crusts:
- Lightly beat one egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to cover the bottom and sides of the cooked and cooled pie crust before adding the filling.
How to Prepare Bacon in the Oven:
Did you know you can bake bacon in the oven? This is a great way to avoid the mess of frying and splattering, plus this method is super simple. Just place slices in a roasting pan. Don’t let them touch or overlap. Place in a preheated 350-degree oven. They need to cook approximately 20 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your bacon, and turning them once after about ten minutes. Super simple and makes for easy clean up too.
What You Need to Make the Pie:
- firm, ripe tomatoes with no soft spots or bruising
- scallions (see cooking tip above if you don’t have scallions)
- fresh basil leaves
- frozen pie crust (or make your own from scratch)
- salt and pepper
- mayonnaise (use full-fat in this recipe)
- cheddar cheese (sharp adds extra flavor)
- mozzarella cheese
- cooked bacon slices
Bacon and Tomato Pie Recipe
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minutesIngredients
1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
4 large tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup scallions
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
5 to 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prick the bottom and sides of a pie crust with a fork. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crust is light brown. Remove from heat.
- Layer tomatoes, scallions, and basil on the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and bacon. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over tomato mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Have you ever tried bacon and tomato pie? What is your favorite pie recipe?
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Talk about a good breakfast to wake up to in the morning! I would love to try and make this for me and my husband. I’m sure we’re going to enjoy it!
While I’m not a meat eater, my family would probably really love this. They are all about anything with bacon in it.
You said two words I love bacon and pie. This Bacon Tomato Pie looks absolutely divine.
Oh dear, why should I see this? It makes my heart melt!!! Now I am drooling over this mouthwatering recipe! I need to try this out very very soon.
That would go over very well at my house! This is one I have GOT to try out!
This pie sounds really good. I mean bacon, in a pie, smothered in cheese, I’m all in.
Oh wow that looks so good! I cant eat pastry being GF and GF pastry is terrible, but my kids love pie,. I will have to make it for them!
This is so interesting! I have only tried one savoury pie, in Quebec a popular Christmas meal is tourtière.
Bacon does wonders in everything. your bacon tomato pie looks delicious great for week night dinner.
This is so curious to me. I have never even thought of combining these two ingredients actually. It reminds me a bit of quiche but tastier. Super cool.
This looks really good! I always forget that pies can be savory like this. I’ve never thought about this combination and it looks really tasty.
You totally had me at bacon! This sounds absolutely delicious and I TOTALLY need to give it a try YUM!
This looks so delicious! I’m sure it would be a big hit with my family.. it combines some of their favorite things: quiche and especially bacon. I’ll give it a go soon. 🙂
Ok, this made my toes curl! I am a huge fan of pie, tomatoes and bacon. See what I mean? I can’t wait to try this.
You had me at bacon. I tend to love everything with bacon. Plus I love tomatoes, so this is a wonderful combo for me.
This looks good but I don’t eat bacon. It could be good with veggie crumbles too.
I could honestly say I have never heard of something like this. It does sound extremely good though. Anything with bacon is awesome in my book and put it together with tomatoes and cheese yes please!
I can honestly say I have never made or eaten a tomato pie before. This has peaked my interest. I do have plenty of tomatoes from the garden. Going to have to make this interesting pie.