Savory Tomato Pie Recipes

By Mary Beard
May 20, 2013
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Make the most of summertime tomatoes with these sweet and savory tomato pie recipes.
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Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie

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Recipe: Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie

We raised the ante on classic tomato pie with a sour cream crust studded with bacon, layers of colorful tomatoes, and plenty of cheese and herbs to tie it all together. For best results, seed the tomatoes and drain the slices before baking.

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Savory Tomato Cobbler

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Recipe: Savory Tomato Cobbler

Stone-ground cornmeal adds texture to the biscuit-like crust, but you can use plain cornmeal or your favorite biscuit recipe.

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Tomato-Goat Cheese Tart with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

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Recipe: Tomato-Goat Cheese Tart with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

Cookbook author Sheri Castle shared her recipe, a family favorite, with us. Be sure to drain the ricotta before mixing with the goat cheese. Spread it gently into the delicate crust so it won't pull away from the pan.

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Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets

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Recipe: Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets

This short-crust (non-rising) cheese dough forms a delicate shell for these juicy little wonders.

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Old-fashioned Tomato Pie

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Recipe: Old-fashioned Tomato Pie

Old-fashioned Tomato Pie is summer perfection thanks to garden fresh tomatoes and herbs. When you serve Old-fashioned Tomato Pie, this plate of goodness is always a home run.

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Traditional Tomato Pie

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Recipe: Tomato Pie

Make the most of summertime tomatoes with this savory tomato pie featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and a homemade sour cream crust.

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Herbed Tomato Tart

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Recipe: Herbed Tomato Tart

This updated tomato pie is served pizza-style on a puff pastry with a combination of feta and mozzarella cheese. An assortment of herbs along with colorful fresh tomatoes gives this tomato tart its wonderful flavor.

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Grilled Tomato-Rosemary Tart

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Recipe: Grilled Tomato-Rosemary Tart

Gooey mozzarella, juicy plum tomatoes, and hints of rosemary and lemon combine to make this savory tart. To save time, use pre-packaged frozen pastry dough.

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Ham-and-Tomato Pie

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Recipe: Ham-and-Tomato Pie

This quiche-like pie uses two of summer’s showstoppers—tomatoes and basil—mixed with gooey mozzarella and ham for a combination of savory and sweet. This dish is perfect for an afternoon brunch or lunch outdoors.

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Tiny Tomato Tarts

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Recipe: Tiny Tomato Tarts

With all the flavor of a traditional tomato pie, these Tiny Tomato Tarts will be a hit at any gathering.

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Tomato-Leek Pie

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Recipe: Tomato-Leek Pie

An easy-to-make twist on the traditional summery dish, this recipe starts out with refrigerated pie crusts and is topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.

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