Tomato Pie
Recipe from Joan Wright of Flower House Farm . Original recipe given to her by Dr. George Highsmith, a retired general practitioner and former farmers market customer.
Ingredients (Serves 8, according to Mrs. Highsmith)
9-inch pie shell, baked
3-5 tomatoes, peeled, sliced and drained
½ cup mayonnaise
2 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ cup chopped onion
½ tsp basil, chopped
Ritz cracker crumbs
2 tsp butter, melted
Preheat oven at 400F.
Arrange tomato slices in baked pie shell. Salt and pepper to taste.
Mix mayonnaise, cheese, bail and onion and add over tomatoes. Top with Ritz cracker crumbs and drizzle melted butter on top.
Bake at 400F for 35 minutes. Serve immediately.
Recipe originally given by Dr, George Highsmith, a retired General Practitioner and former Farmers Market customer.
Tomatoes available at Thomasville Farmers Market: Bella Rosa, German Johnson, Jake Majesty, Mountain Gems, Crimson Queen, Roma, Homestead, German Pink, Yellow Mini, Sweet 100.
