Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie
Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie layers juicy summer tomatoes with fresh basil and garlic in a flaky crust, topped with a creamy blend of Cheddar, mozzarella, and a tangy mayonnaise finish. The result is rich, bright, and herbaceous—perfect warm or at room temperature for a picnic lunch, backyard dinner, or late-summer potluck.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Fit the pie pastry into a 9-inch pie pan and prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
As the crust cools, lay the tomato slices in a single layer in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then blot away excess moisture with a paper towel.
- 4
Place 1/2 of the tomatoes in an overlapping layer over the bottom of the cooled crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 each of the garlic, basil, Cheddar, and mozzarella. Repeat the layers once more, then spread the mayonnaise over the top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Calories 422.23 kcal High 21%
- Protein 12.51 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 39.96 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.44 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 10.18 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 43.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 731.23 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 301.87 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 299.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 176.37 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 10.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Mayonnaise, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 422.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Mayonnaise, Minced Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 422.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie healthy?
- Heirloom Tomato and Basil Cheese Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 422.23 calories and 12.51 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 731.23 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.18 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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